How to behave during an earthquake?

On March 4, 2024, at 11:22 a.m., an earthquake was registered, the epicenter of which was located 31 km south of Almaty in Kazakhstan. In the Almaty region, tremors of 5 points were felt, in Zhetysu - 3 points.
The territory of the East Kazakhstan region belongs to the seismic zone.
The East Kazakhstan Emergency Situations Department recommends that residents of the region immediately run out of the house at the first tremors, but you have literally 15-20 seconds to do this. If you do not have time to run out in this time, take cover where you are. You should not go onto the stairs while the building is swaying, and also do not use elevators. Safe places in the building are internal main walls, doorways and corners of main walls. After the first tremors have ended, leave the building and move to open areas.
For residents of earthquake-prone areas, prepare an emergency suitcase in advance, which includes medicines, essentials, food, documents, a flashlight, and warm clothes.