Kids, if an earthquake happens when you're in a mall, bookstore, or exhibition hall, don't panic. 1. Stay calm. If you're far from an emergency exit, hide in a safe place nearby. 2. Hide under sturdy counters or furniture, or crouch down near a pillar or in the corner of a wall, covering your head. Stay away from windows, shelves, billboards, and hanging lamps. They might easily collapse or fall down. 3. Wait until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building through the emergency exits.