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Drop, Cover & Hold Earthquake Preparedness Quiz
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When you feel the first ground motions of an earthquake, you must immediately:
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A. Take cover in a doorway
B. Drop to the floor or ground
C. Take cover under a desk or table
D. Both B & C
Most injuries occur when people inside buildings do the following:
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A. Attempt to move to another location in the building
B. Try to leave the building
C. Panic
D. All of the Above
3. Dangers outside of building include:
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A. Falling debris, such as building facades and architectural embellishments
B. Flying window glass
C. Downed power lines
D. All of the above
Protect yourself from flying glass if your table or desk is near a window by:
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A. Quickly getting to a room with no windows
B. Get under your desk and pull your chair in as close as you can
C. Always keep the blinds closed
D. Sit with your back to the window
If you are outside when the earthquake strikes:
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A. Find a safe location - drop, cover and hold on
B. Run toward the nearest building for cover
C. When safe, move toward an open area
D. Both A & C
If you are driving when the earthquake strikes:
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A. Take shelter under the nearest bridge or overpass
B. Immediately start driving again when the shaking stops
C. Pull over to the side of the road and stop
D. Speed up so you won’t get trapped by any destruction
Immediately after an earthquake:
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A. Remain in the same position for several minutes in case of aftershocks
B. Evacuate as soon as possible
C. When coming out from under a desk or table be careful of any falling debris or broken glass
D. Both A & C
Before an earthquake assess your work area for possible hazards, pay attention to:
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A. Area under your desk
B. Items place on top of cabinets, shelves and bookcases
C. Heavy or loose objects that could fall
D. All of the Above
Emergency supplies to have on hand:
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A. 3-day supply of non perishable food and water
B. 1st aid kit
C. Flashlight
D. All of the above
If you are in a stairwell when the earthquake strikes:
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A. Immediately evacuate to the nearest exit
B. Drop & cover near an interior wall
C. Continue on your merry way
D. Run down the stairs as quickly as possible
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