New York City Office of Emergency Management

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

How to Prepare for an Earthquake


Earthquakes are rare in New York City, but we were reminded they can happen when a 5.8-magnitude quake centered in Virginia shook the city on August 23, 2011. So what should you do if the ground starts shaking again? Drop to the floor, take cover under a solid piece of furniture or next to an interior wall, and hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture.
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