GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down. COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.

Detailed explanation-2: -In an earthquake, Drop, Cover, Hold. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target for falling and flying objects, and protects your head, neck and vital organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a stadium or theater: Drop to the ground in front of your seat or lean over as much as possible, then Cover your head with your arms (as best as possible), and Hold On to your neck with both hands until shaking stops. Then walk out slowly, watching for anything that could fall during aftershocks.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a countermeasure to the lethal effects of nuclear explosions, Duck and Cover is effective in both the event of a surprise nuclear attack, and during a nuclear attack of which the public has received some warning, which would likely be about a few minutes prior to the nuclear weapon arriving.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety. Secure Your Space. Plan to be Safe. Organize Disaster Supplies. Minimize Financial Hardship. Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Improve Safety. Reconnect and Restore. More items