Book 12, Question 34
Why Should You Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
When the ground shakes strongly, the safest plan is easy to remember: drop, cover, and hold on. Each step protects you in a different way. Practicing makes it automatic, so you can do it without thinking.
More fun facts
- Drop, Cover and Hold On is the recommended action during an earthquake if you are indoors.
- Drop onto your hands and knees where you are.
- Crawl under a sturdy desk or table for cover.
- Hold on until the shaking stops.
- This action reduces the risk of injury in most earthquakes.
- People practice it during Great ShakeOut earthquake drills.
Sources: U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey
Questions kids ask
What is the Great ShakeOut?
An earthquake drill where people practice Drop, Cover and Hold On.