How to stay safe during an earthquake [Video]

(WHTM) – When the ground starts to shake, the first reaction for many people is to panic. To help keep you safe, here is what you should do in the event of an earthquake like the one reported in New Jersey and felt in Pennsylvania.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in many situations regarding an active earthquake, you can protect yourself almost immediately. They say to drop down onto your hands and knees and cover your head and neck. If possible, position yourself under a sturdy table or desk.

If there is no shelter nearby, you can get down near an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you. You should also try and avoid hanging objects, china cabinets, and other objects that have the potential to fall on you.

The CDC says that if you are inside a building during an earthquake, you should stay inside, and …