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Earthquakes can and do occur in Virginia. Virginia has a moderate earthquake risk, which is similar to most other states on the eastern seaboard and their intensity may be small compared to west coast states, but Virginians still need to be aware of this hazard and prepare their families.
Safety Tips
No matter where you are, there are steps you can take to protect yourself during an earthquake.
Indoors
Remain indoors.
Get under a desk or table or stand in a corner.
In a high-rise building: Stay away from windows and outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use elevators.
Outdoors
Go to an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power lines.
When driving pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside your car until the shaking is over.
In a crowded public place: Do not rush for the doors. Crouch and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit.
If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rocks and other debris. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes.
After the Earthquake
Expect aftershocks. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes, days, weeks and even months following an earthquake.
Get everyone outside if your building is unsafe. Exit via the stairs. Aftershocks following earthquakes can cause further damage to unstable buildings.
Be aware that fire alarms and sprinkler systems frequently go off in buildings during an earthquake, even if there is no fire. Check for and extinguish small fires. Exit via the stairs if there is fire. Fire is the most common hazard following earthquakes.
Clean up spilled chemicals, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately.
Open closet and cabinet doors cautiously. Contents could have shifted during the shaking and could fall, creating further damage or injury.
Check the telephones. Cellular telephone equipment is subject to damage by earthquakes and cell phones might not be able to get a signal, but land line phones might work.
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