Earthquakes are a serious hazard across Canada ... lock your wheels at the first sign of shaking. TAKE COVER under a heavy, sturdy object such as a desk or a dining room table.

Earthquake safety boils down to three ... avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards. If you're driving a car, pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the ...

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake just struck ... deaths as a result of flying objects (such as glass), collapsing walls and more, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Those hanging shelves above your bed could be a hazard during an earthquake. People often get injured from "flying or falling objects" like furniture or glass during earthquakes, says Benthien.

The bill reauthorizes the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for the first time since 2004. That program pays for core operations at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN ...

People aren't the only ones at risk during an earthquake; homes can also be seriously damaged. By strategically placing items and using safety equipment to secure items before a disaster ...

Earthquakes pose a profound danger to people and cities worldwide, but with the right hazard-mitigation efforts, from stricter building requirements to careful zoning, the potential for ...