As a field expert in disaster preparedness and response, I would like to provide you with the following advice on what to do if you are inside a building during an earthquake: During an earthquake, it's crucial to take immediate action to protect yourself from potential harm. Here are the steps you should follow: 1. Drop to the ground, taking a position on your hands and knees to prevent being knocked over. 2. Cover your head and neck with one arm and hand, and use the other hand to protect your head by covering it with a pillow or a backpack if available. 3. Hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture like a table or a desk if one is nearby. If there isn't one, move to an inside corner of the room. 4. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors, and walls, as well as anything that could fall, such as light fixtures or furniture. 5. If you are in bed during the earthquake, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be hit by falling debris if you are in a bed with a sturdy frame. Remember, the goal is to avoid being struck by falling objects and to have a small space around you where you are less likely to be injured. read more >>

If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes.read more >>