Shaking gives you seconds, not minutes. Decide now where you will drop in each room you use.
**Drop** onto your hands and knees before the shaking knocks you down. This position protects you from falling and lets you stay small.
**Cover** your head and neck with one arm, and crawl under a sturdy desk or table if one is within reach. If there is none, get down beside an interior wall away from windows, mirrors, and tall furniture.
**Hold on** to your shelter until the shaking stops. If the table moves, move with it.
Avoid doorways: in modern buildings they are no stronger than the rest of the structure. Do not run outside during shaking — most injuries happen while moving.
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