Guidelines / precautions / comments -- during a quake:
>> If you practice the exercises in advance, you will be mentally stronger to face the crisis situations and also help others.
>> Always be alert and try to adapt quickly to the place you are in during and after the quake. This will help you to protect yourself, wherever you are.
>> At the time of the quake, if you are in the safe zone like main hall or corners or under arches, inside your house, stay there. Only, ensure you are not directly under electricity installations like chandeliers, etc. However, if you are in the kitchen, try to run out to the safe zones like under a heavy table or any other furniture.
>> Try to ensure that your face and jaws are always safe.
>> Do not stand near entrances and windows because the doors may slam on you (your fingers), causing bodily harm.
>> If you happen to be in the outdoor during a quake, do not stand at places where you run the risk of coming under falling structures like tall buildings, etc.
>> If you happen to be in a lift/elevator during a quake, press the buttons of all floors and try to get out of the lift immediately. In multi-storey buildings, the fire alarm system in the elevator stops functioning, while power supply stops, which itself is an indicator of a quake. Keep your eyes and ears open for such danger signals.
>> If you are in motion (in a vehicle), try to move the vehicle to the edge of the road. If you are inside a vehicle, stay in that vehicle, do not step out. If you are at an elevated place like bridges, flyovers, etc, try to move away to a safer place.
>> If you are in a crowded situation like a shopping complex, markets, bazaars or a store, ensure that all people move to the sides, not the centre. Do not stand under neon signboards, windows, any other heavy structures, etc.
>> As long as tremors are on, stay at the safe spot. Do not start moving about prematurely, thinking the quake has ended. There could be aftershocks.
>> Do not panic. Stay focused. Try to help others.