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Check for injuries.
Check for hazards – such as fire, gas leaks, damaged electrical wiring, damaged or downed power lines, fallen objects in closets and cupboards, downed or damaged chimneys, and leaning or fallen trees.
Make sure each telephone is on its receiver. Telephones off the hook tie up the telephone networks unnecessarily and prevent you from receiving calls.
Clean up potentially harmful materials or medicines that may have spilled.
Expect aftershocks. Most are smaller than the initial quake but may cause damage.