🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

If you are indoors during an earthquake, what is the primary safety action recommended to protect yourself?

A Run outside as quickly as possible.
B Stand in a reinforced doorway.
C Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture.
D Hide under your bed until the shaking stops.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The 'Drop, Cover, and Hold On' technique is universally recommended. Dropping to the ground prevents you from being thrown, covering your head and neck protects from falling debris, and holding on to a sturdy object helps you stay protected.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If you are indoors during an earthquake, what is the primary safety action recommended to protect yourself?" is Option C: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture..

The other options — A) Run outside as quickly as possible., B) Stand in a reinforced doorway., D) Hide under your bed until the shaking stops. — are incorrect for this Life Skills & Safety question. As explained above: The 'Drop, Cover, and Hold On' technique is universally recommended. Dropping to the ground prevents you from being thrown, covering your head and neck protects from falling debris, and holding on to…

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