Forces within the Earth can cause earthquakes when rocks break and move, releasing energy that produces vibrations. To prepare, one should create an earthquake plan that identifies a safe place in the home and includes a first aid kit, supplies, and radio. During a quake, drop and cover under sturdy furniture or crouch down and cover your face with your hands if nothing is available. Stay away from windows, doors, and walls, and watch for falling objects. Outdoor safety involves staying away from buildings, lights, and wires, while at school one should follow teacher instructions and not fool around.

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2. Forces pass their elastic limits and structural strengths of the rocks, the rocks will break and move producing vibrations that travel outward in all directions. Rapid release of energy cause vibrations within Earths materials. How are they caused?

3. Practice ducking for cover, crouching, and be aware. Conduct an earthquake plan, like where to go. Come up with the safest place in your home to hide in case of one. First aid kit should be inside of kit. Money Hygiene materials Map Radio Utility tools How to prepare and what to keep in the kit?

4. Stop whatever you are doing, and drop to the ground. Best thing to do is get under a table or some piece of furniture. If there is no furniture, use your hands to cover your face and crouch down. STAY AWAY from glass, windows, doors, and walls. Hold on to anything possible WATCH OUT for lights that may fall from the ceilings. Earthquake safety(At home)

5. Earthquake Safety (Outdoors) Stay wherever you are. STAY AWAY buildings, streetlights, and wires.

6. Earthquake Safety (School) Same procedures as at home. Listen to all orders by your teacher or professor. Most importantly, no fooling around.