It's recommended to get under a table during an earthquake.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

During shaking, the goal is to protect yourself from falling debris. Getting under a sturdy table or desk provides a protective barrier between you and objects that could crash down. If you can reach a strong table quickly, drop to the floor, crawl under it, and cover your head and neck with your arms while gripping the legs to keep the table in place as the tremors continue. Stay there until the shaking stops.

If a table isn’t available, crouch low beside an interior wall, protect your head, and keep away from windows, glass, and heavy furniture that could tip or fall. Don’t stand in doorways—their framing isn’t reliable protection. In a home health setting, guide the client to the safest nearby shelter, keep them low and protected, and after the shaking ceases, check for injuries and hazards before moving.