It’s important to know where you should go for protection when your house starts to shake. By planning and practicing what to do before an earthquake occurs, you can condition yourself and your family to react correctly and spontaneously when the first jolt or shaking is felt. An earthquake drill can teach your family what to do in an earthquake.

当发现房屋开始摇晃时，第一时间就能确知去哪儿躲避非常重要。如果在地震发生前就做好了准备和演习，你和家人就能在察觉震感的第一时间及时、正确地做出反应。防震演习可以让你们全家知道如何应对地震。

• Each family member should know safe spots in each room.

• Safe spots: The best places to be are under heavy pieces of furniture, such as a desk or sturdy table; under supported archways; and against inside walls.

• Danger spots: Stay away from windows, hanging objects, mirrors, fireplaces, and tall, unsecured pieces of furniture.

• Reinforce this knowledge by physically placing yourself in the safe locations. This is especially important for children.

• In the days or weeks after this exercise, hold surprise drills.

• Be prepared to deal with what you may experience after an earthquake — both physically and emotionally.

*每个家庭成员都应该知道各个房间的安全地点在哪里。

*安全地点：最佳安全点是坚固的家具下面，例如书桌或其他硬质桌子之下；有支撑的拱廊下，紧贴内部承重墙的地方也较安全。

*危险区：应远离窗户、悬挂物件、镜子、壁炉以及较高的未固定家具。

*通过亲身体验如何在安全地点安身来巩固这些知识，这点对儿童尤其重要。

*在进行以上演练后的几天或几周内，进行紧急演练，以巩固知识。

*做好应付震后受灾情况的身心准备。