A 4.6-magnitude earthquake simply hit L.A. … and disrupted the hectic TMZ newsroom — and whereas a few of our staffers knew simply what to do, not everybody hit the deck instantly.

In response to the CDC … the very first thing to do throughout an earthquake is to drop to the bottom earlier than it knocks you down and crawl beneath a sturdy desk or desk to guard your self from falling objects.

If no such construction is on the market, get close to some low-lying furnishings and canopy your neck and head. Then, maintain on to your makeshift shelter till the shaking stops … and pray for pricey life!

Our personal Charlie Neff stood out as a mannequin earthquake knowledgeable by the CDC’s tips … dropping to the ground and rolling below her desk as quickly because the constructing began to shake.

Charlie, an L.A. native, credit dozens of elementary faculty earthquake drills for making ready her for precisely this second.

Her deskmate, Brendon Geoffrion, might most likely have used just a few extra of these drills himself … ‘trigger he determined to begin wandering round and examine the ceiling. Just about the alternative of the prompt tips!

Charles Latibeaudiere did not hit the bottom … however almost hit the ceiling with how excessive he jumped when the quake began. The scary shake undoubtedly gave him a startle — although he shortly regained composure and checked on everybody to verify they have been OK.

One other digital camera angle gives you a fairly good thought of how badly the constructing was shaking … and our man John Brix knew what was up. Examine him out on the fitting facet of the display screen, brown beanie on. He disappeared below the desk about as shortly as he might.

The ordeal undoubtedly gave the entire workplace a jolt … however don’t be concerned … everyone’s advantageous, and nothing main appears to have been damaged. So all’s properly that ends properly!

Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles on New 12 months’s Day

Bear in mind … earthquakes can really feel otherwise to everybody. One in all our workers members stated she thought somebody was shaking her chair whereas one other might’ve sworn the earthquake was only a heavy gust of wind.

When you’re unsure … the very best factor to do is drop, cowl and maintain — higher secure than sorry.

BTW for these questioning what our fearless chief Harvey Levin did throughout all this … he was really on the dentist on the time — this is hoping the earthquake did not rattle a tooth free!