Since earthquakes cannot be predicted before they occur, every person should guard and contribute to the safety of the surroundings by:
-Psychological preparation when an earthquake occurs by preparing them to beware of its dangers and follow important instructions during an earthquake
-Design the house in an earthquake-resistant form and avoid building it on places prone to landslides
-Make sure that the necessary items are available at home such as a fire extinguisher, a first-aid kit and a mobile lamp
-Do not put heavy things in the shelves because they will fall during the shake
-Learn first aid and how to cut off gas, water and electricity
_During the earthquake: 
-If you are at home, stay calm and quickly cut off sources of fire , hide under the table or in the corners of the house, stay away from windows and doors and do not try to escape directly
-If you are outside, stand in an open area, away from power lines and buildings
-If you are inside the car, stop it and stay inside until the earthquake stops , but away from any tree, bridge or building
-Avoid using elevators as they may be prone to malfunction or falling
_After the earthquake: 
-If you notice that the house is in a bad state of construction, try to escape from it carefully
-Make sure everyone in the house is safe and take care of calming the children
-Be careful not to use any kind of fire in the house before checking the electricity and gas connections
-Monitor any aftershocks later.