When an earthquake strikes, it's crucial to take immediate action to protect yourself. Here's what you should do: 1. Drop to your hands and knees to prevent being knocked over. 2. Cover your head and neck with one arm, or use a desk or table for shelter. 3. Hold on to your shelter or to a sturdy piece of furniture until the shaking stops. Remember these key points: - Get under a sturdy piece of furniture like a desk or table. - Hold onto the furniture until the shaking stops. - Stay clear of exterior walls, windows, glass, heavy furniture, and appliances. - Avoid the kitchen as it can be a dangerous spot due to falling objects like knives and glass. - In an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls, and do not use the elevator. Now, let's translate that into Chinese: 当地震发生时，立即采取行动保护自己至关重要。以下是你应该做的事情： 1. 蹲下 双手和膝盖着地，以防止被击倒。 2. 掩护 用一只胳膊遮住头部和颈部，或使用书桌或桌子作为掩体。 3. 抓紧 抓住你的掩体或坚固的家具，直到震动停止。 记住这些关键点： - 躲到 坚固的家具下面，如书桌或桌子。 - 抓紧 家具，直到震动停止。 - 远离 外墙、窗户、玻璃、重家具和电器。 - 避免厨房 因为可能会有掉落的物品，如刀具和玻璃，使其成为一个危险的地方。 - 在 办公楼 中，远离窗户和外墙，并且 不要使用电梯。 read more >>

Get under -- and hold onto --a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay clear of exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, fireplaces and appliances. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot. If you're in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.read more >>