What to do the next time an earthquake or tremor hits
Employees of buildings along West 34th Street call friends and family following earthquake. (RJ Mickelson/amNY) Credit: Employees of buildings along West 34th Street call friends and family. (RJ Mickelson/amny)
How to protect yourself if another earthquake or tremor hits:
• If you’re inside, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy object and hold on until the shaking ends. Stay away from windows or anything that can fall. Go outside once the quake ends, but don’t use an elevator to leave your building.
• If you’re outside, stay there. Get away from lights or anything that can fall.
• If you’re trapped, tap on a pipe or a wall so you can be found. Don’t shout for help — keep your mouth covered.
(Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency)
'Democrats say this is a misuse of taxpayer funds' Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story.
'Democrats say this is a misuse of taxpayer funds' Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story.
