23. Earthquake Survival Tips

地震时如何自保

Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake?
你知道在巨大的地震发生时该怎么办吗？
Experts have looked into the matter carefully.
专家对此作了深入的研究。
It may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us.
以下他们所提供给我们的小建议或许值得您看一看。
If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car.
如果您在开车时，地面开始摇晃，把车开到路边并待在车里面。
If you are in a building, try to get near a strong wall.
如果您在建筑物里面，设法到坚固的墙壁边。
The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway is the safest.
房间的角落或大门门框的正下方是最安全的。
As soon as the quake is over, check the gas pipe in the building.
地震一旦停止，立刻检查建筑物内的煤气管。
Gas fires often result from earthquakes.
煤气造成的大火灾通常是由地震引起的。
These tips may prove to be lifesavers.
这上纲上些小建议或许能救您一命。
We should, therefore, keep them in mind.
因此，我们应该将它们谨记在心。
Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
记住要永远抱最大的希望作最坏的打算。