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Earthquake Procedures

If you are indoors when shaking starts:

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  • DROP, COVER, HOLD ON or LOCK, COVER, HOLD ON or CROUCH, COVER.
    • If you are using a mobility device, lock your device, cover your head and neck using your hands, and hold on. 
    • If you are not near a strong table or desk, drop to the floor against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.
  • Avoid windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances and cabinets filled with heavy objects.
  • DO NOT stand in a doorway.
  • DO NOT try to evacuate during shaking.
  • If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • If you use a wheelchair, lock the wheels and cover your head.

If you are outdoors when shaking starts:

  • Move to a clear area if you can safely walk. Avoid power lines, buildings and trees.
  • Drop to the ground and cover your head and neck with your arms. Remain crouched down until the shaking stops. 
  • Stay away from buildings. Glass from tall buildings does not always fall straight down; it can catch a wind current and travel great distances.
  • If you鈥檙e driving, pull to the side of the road and stop. Avoid stopping under overhead hazards.
  • If you are on the beach, move to higher ground. An earthquake can cause a tsunami. 

Once the earthquake shaking stops:

  • ASSESS your area for hazards and persons with injuries.
  • Evacuate if there are life-threatening hazards, smoke/fire/fire alarm, a gas leak, significant amounts of fallen objects, glass breakage, structural damage like cracks in walls, or you receive a campus evacuation notification.  
  • If you have fire extinguishers and are trained to use them, put out small fires immediately.
  • Turn off the gas only if you smell gas.
  • Check your phones to be sure they have not shaken off the hook and are tying up a line.
  • Inspect your home for damage.

If you are trapped in debris:

  • Move as little as possible so that you don鈥檛 kick up dust. Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
  • Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort.

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