It was a calm, sunny day. Children were playing, birds were chirping, and everyone was happy. But suddenly, the ground started to shake! People felt scared and ran out of their houses. It was an earthquake! Trees swayed, buildings trembled, and the ground rumbled. Tom, a brave young boy, remembered what he learned in school about earthquakes. He shouted, "Drop, Cover, and Hold On!" Everyone followed his lead, getting under sturdy tables or desks. After a while, the shaking stopped. It became safe to come out. People checked their homes for any damage. Thankfully, most houses were okay. Tom and his friends helped their neighbors clean up and made sure everyone was safe.
