Drop,cover and hold the most widely discovered rule incase you are caught in a earthquake(source :Earthquake Country 
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A seismic-like event ,possible earthquake reported a few minutes ago near nairobi,Nairobi, kenya.
If you are in an area where potentially large or damaging earthquakes are a significant natural hazard, it is very important you know what to do in case a larger quake occurs.
This includes:
1) What to do before an earthquake
Prepare yourself, your home and your family, get familiar with official resources on earthquake hazard in your area, and work out the most efficient emergency plan for your specific case; this typically includes identifying the safest areas in your home, escape routes, remove or fix loose items or furniture that could drop on you during shaking, have emergency food and water for several days, batteries, medicine, first-aid kits, mobile phone and emergency numbers ready in case access to vital infrastructure is lost during a quake;
2) What to do during the quake
Avoid panic! In most cases the recommendation is Drop, Cover, and Hold On; this depends very much on your exact location during a quake. If you are on a beach, head to higher ground after the shaking stops as tsunamis can be generated by the quake.
3) What to do after the quake has hit
Asses damage around you, bring yourself to safety avoid damaged buildings or steep slopes, help others, provide first aid if needed, notify rescuers, avoid using mobile phone for not-essential use, expect aftershocks, listen to them.
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