Preparing for an earthquake: before, during and after

During an earthquake take cover, many studies show that injuries and deaths caused by earthquakes are due to falling objects. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

If an earthquake were to hit, would you know where to hide and what to do after?

By The Early Edition, CBC News, Dec 30, 2015

B.C.’s South Coast was hit by what seismologists are calling one of the largest earthquakes in the region in years.

While the 4.3 magnitude earthquake centred about 20 kilometres north of Victoria did not cause much damage, it was a stark reminder that if the big one hits everyone needs to be prepared.