How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide

EXPLAINEREarthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.When an earthquake happens and the ground starts moving, what you do next can make a big difference to your safety.This visual guide lays out five practical steps, from making your home more earthquake-safe and preparing an emergency survival kit to protecting yourself during the shaking and after it stops.Is your home earthquake-safe?Earthquake safety starts before the ground begins to move. Look around your home, workplace or school and identify things that could fall, break or become dangerous during strong shaking.Secure tall furniture such as bookcases and cabinets to walls and place heavy or breakable objects on lower shelves. Secure televisions and other large objects that could fall.Learn how to safely shut off gas, electricity and water, and know where the main controls are. Stay away from windows, glass and other objects that could fall.(Al Jazeera)Prepare an emergency survival kitHaving an emergency kit somewhere that is easy to reach is always a good idea. After an earthquake, power, water and communications may be disrupted. Having essential suppl...