If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking has stopped. Trees, power lines, poles, street signs, and other overhead items may fall during earthquakes. Stopping will help reduce your risk, and a hard-topped vehicle will help protect you from flying or falling objects. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.
More injuries happen when people move during the shaking of an earthquake.
After the shaking has stopped, if you go outside, move quickly away from the building to prevent injury from falling debris. Stay away from windows. Windows can shatter with such force that you can be injured several feet away. Many Vancouver area residents prepared family disaster supply kits for the anticipated problems associated with the new millennium. Disaster kits are highly recommended by your public safety officials, and are appropriate for home, vehicle and workplace.