During a landslide, the key actions to take focus on ensuring personal safety and minimizing risk:

During a Landslide

• Be prepared to evacuate immediately if you suspect imminent danger. Inform neighbors if possible and contact emergency services

• If you are indoors:
  • Take cover in the part of the building farthest from the landslide.
  • Shelter under a strong table or bench.
  • Hold on firmly and stay put until the movement stops

• If you are outdoors:
  • Move quickly away from the landslide path toward higher ground.
  • Avoid embankments, trees, power lines, and poles.
  • If escape is impossible, curl into a tight ball protecting your head

• If you are in a vehicle:
  • Watch for signs of debris flow like collapsed pavement or fallen rocks.
  • Avoid driving through landslide areas

• Listen for unusual sounds such as cracking trees or knocking boulders, which may indicate moving debris

• Stay away from the landslide area after the event, as additional slides may occur for hours or days

After a Landslide

• Continue to follow instructions from local authorities via radio, TV, or social media

• Stay away from the slide area until officials declare it safe

• Check for injuries and trapped persons near the slide without entering the hazardous zone; direct rescuers to their locations

• Report broken utility lines, damaged roads, or hazards to authorities promptly to prevent further injury

• Inspect your home for structural damage but do not enter if unsafe. Look for foundation, chimney, electrical, and water line damage

• Replant damaged ground quickly to reduce erosion and flash flooding risk

• Avoid using phones except for emergencies to keep lines open for critical communication

• Help neighbors who may need special assistance

Following these steps can greatly improve safety during and after a landslide event