Earthquake

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In many areas the risk is low, but it is not zero. Earthquakes happen in more states than many people realize, and some are related to oil industry activity. In November 2022, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake was felt lightly hundreds of miles away.

Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Drop to the floor, get under a sturdy table, and hold on to it. If there is no table, cover your head and neck next to an interior wall.
Do not run outside during the shaking; most injuries come from falling objects and glass.
After: check for the smell of gas (chapter 9), damage to pipes, and cracks. Expect aftershocks.

Figure 10.4. Drop, Cover, and Hold On. If there is no table, cover your head and neck next to an interior wall. — **Figure 10.4.** Drop, Cover, and Hold On. If there is no table, cover your head and neck next to an interior wall.