1.What does the USGS recommend Drop,cover and hold on. 2.What should you avoid if you are inside? Windows and elevators. 3.What should you do if you are in a crowded area? You should crouch and cover your head or neck with your hands and arms. 4.What should you prepare when you are in an earthquake prone area? A survival kit.1. What does the USGS recommend ? 2. What should you avoid if you are inside? 3. What should you do if you are in a crowded area? 4. What should you prepare when you are in an earthquake prone area? Drop, cover and hold on. Windows and elevators. You should crouch and cover your head or neck with your hands and arms. A survival kit