Earthquake
Earthquakes occur without warning. The initial tremor is usually the most severe, however aftershocks may also be severe.
Inside Building
DROP - COVER - HOLD
- DROP to the floor.
- Take COVER under a sturdy desk or table, or against an interior wall. Avoid windows, tall furniture or hanging objects.
- HOLD onto the furniture and HOLD your position until it is safe to move.
- EVACUATE THE BUILDING after the tremor stops. Do not run.
- ASSEMBLE without delay in your designated area.
- Report all absences to the Staffing Deployment Team.
- Report for duty if you are a member of an emergency team.
- WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS from the Emergency Operating Center Director/Incident Commander.
- DO NOT return to the building before it has been declared safe. Don't light matches, candles or other fires.
Outside Building
- MOVE away from buildings, trees and other hazards.
- DROP to the ground.
- COVER your head and neck with your arms.
- HOLD your position until earthquake is over.
- Follow steps 5-7 from "Inside Building" instructions.
In a vehicle
- PULL OFF to the side of the road away from buildings, overpasses and power lines.
- SET THE BRAKES AND TURN OFF IGNITION.
- WAIT until quake is over. Do not leave the car unless unsafe conditions warrant. Never leave car if power lines are down nearby or have fallen over the vehicle.
- CHECK the road and surrounding terrain for safe conditions.
- PROCEED when conditions are safe.