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During a Major Earthquake:
If Inside a Campus Building:
- STAY THERE! Do not run
outside. Falling debris, glass can cause major injuries
- DUCK, COVER & HOLD until
the shaking stops. Get under a desk or table with your
back to windows, or drop to knees, clasp both hands behind
neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible
- Stay clear of windows, bookcases,
cabinets, and other heavy objects; watch for falling debris
- Do not use elevators unless authorized
- Follow instructions of emergency personnel
If In An Elevator:
- Following an earthquake, most
elevators will stop and go to nearest floor. Doors will
open. Elevator will not move. If doors fail to open, use
the elevator emergency telephone or emergency alarm to
call for help. Remain calm and do not attempt to open doors
or leave elevator unless at floor level
If Outside:
- Move away from buildings, trees,
power poles, power lines, walls and chimneys
- Assume duck and cover position
until shaking stops
In a Wheelchair:
- Stay in chair
- Move away from windows to an inside
wall, or find a clear safe area
- Lock wheels and cover face and
head with arms
In A Vehicle:
- Pull over to side of road
- Avoid stopping on or under bridges,
overpasses or near trees and power lines
- Turn off ignition, set brake and
stay inside vehicle until shaking stops
- Do not attempt to cross bridges
or overpasses that may be damaged. Do not leave vehicle
if power lines have fallen on or near car
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In A Stairwell:
- Go to nearest landing
- Assume duck and cover position
with back to wall and head between knees
After the Shaking Stops
If inside a campus building:
- After a major quake, do not use
telephones except to report emergencies and status
- Advise emergency personnel of
injured persons and hazards/damage to area
- Assist in evacuation of disabled
persons, if appropriate
- Check for gas, water leaks, broken
electrical wiring, or sewage lines
- Time permitting, tune portable
radio for news reports/instructions
- Gather home and office keys, identification
and easy-to-carry critical work-in-progress
- Follow evacuation instructions
of emergency personnel
- BE PREPARED FOR AFTER SHOCKS
If outside a campus building:
- Follow your work site Emergency
Action Plan
- Go to your Emergency Assembly
Area if safe to do so
- Report to your Emergency Coordinator
- Do not re-enter buildings until
authorized
Personnel Pool
- Be prepared. You may be requested
to report to the Campus or Medical Center Personnel Pool
to provide assistance to emergency response personnel
- Know your Department's reporting
requirements following an after-hours emergency
Emergency Assembly Areas (EAA)
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