What do I do if I find myself trapped after an earthquake?

What do I do if I find myself trapped after an earthquake?

Mark Benthien (Director of Communication, Education, and Outreach, Southern California Earthquake Center ) gives expert video advice on: What do I do immediately after an earthquake?; What do I do if I find myself trapped after an earthquake?; How do I purify my drinking water after an earthquake? and more...

After an earthquake if you're trapped, perhaps if furniture has fallen on you, or the building has collapsed, if possible protect yourself from dust. Cover your mouth, your nose and your eyes with your shirt or something so you won't be breathing in dust. If you're bleeding, put pressure on the wound and elevate the wound in part. Then, if possible, signal for help. If you have a whistle, blow the whistle. If you have any type of thing that you can make noise with, use it, you can even be tapping on the building. Tap three times every few minutes. That's the sound that rescuers will be listening for.