Before the Earthquake:
1. Be prepared. Identify safe places in your work area to ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On.’ Know at least two ways to exit the building safely after an earthquake.
2. Have emergency supplies. Make a safety kit with : flashlight, first-aid kit, gloves, goggles, blankets and sturdy shoes. Plan as if food and water will not be available for about 24 hours and other supplies for up to 3 days.
3. Make sure that bookcases, large file cabinets and artwork are nailed onto the floor. Store heavy objects on low shelves.
During an Earthquake:
4. Remain calm as the Earthquake occurs – others will respond to your actions. If you are indoors when the shaking occurs, stay there. Move away from windows and unsecured tall furniture. Drop, cover and hold on under a desk or a table. Protect your head, neck and face. Stay under cover until the shaking stops
5. If you are outdoors, move to an open area away from falling hazards such as trees,
power lines, and buildings. Drop to the ground and cover your head and neck.
After an Earthquake:
6. Remain calm and reassuring. Check yourself and other for injuries. Do not move
injured people unless they are in danger.
7. Expect aftershocks. After large earthquakes aftershocks can continue
for days.
8. Be ready to act without electricity or lights. Know how to move around your work
area and how to exit in the dark. Know how to access and use your emergency
supplies.
9. If you must leave a building, use extreme caution. Take your keys, personal items and emergency supplies with you if safe to do so. Do not re-enter damaged buildings until an all-clear is given.
10. Use telephones only to report a life-threatening emergency. Cell phone systems will be jammed.
1. Be prepared. Identify safe places in your work area to ‘Drop, Cover and Hold On.’ Know at least two ways to exit the building safely after an earthquake.
2. Have emergency supplies. Make a safety kit with : flashlight, first-aid kit, gloves, goggles, blankets and sturdy shoes. Plan as if food and water will not be available for about 24 hours and other supplies for up to 3 days.
3. Make sure that bookcases, large file cabinets and artwork are nailed onto the floor. Store heavy objects on low shelves.
During an Earthquake:
4. Remain calm as the Earthquake occurs – others will respond to your actions. If you are indoors when the shaking occurs, stay there. Move away from windows and unsecured tall furniture. Drop, cover and hold on under a desk or a table. Protect your head, neck and face. Stay under cover until the shaking stops
5. If you are outdoors, move to an open area away from falling hazards such as trees,
power lines, and buildings. Drop to the ground and cover your head and neck.
After an Earthquake:
6. Remain calm and reassuring. Check yourself and other for injuries. Do not move
injured people unless they are in danger.
7. Expect aftershocks. After large earthquakes aftershocks can continue
for days.
8. Be ready to act without electricity or lights. Know how to move around your work
area and how to exit in the dark. Know how to access and use your emergency
supplies.
9. If you must leave a building, use extreme caution. Take your keys, personal items and emergency supplies with you if safe to do so. Do not re-enter damaged buildings until an all-clear is given.
10. Use telephones only to report a life-threatening emergency. Cell phone systems will be jammed.