Emergency & Disaster Response Guide

Earthquake

If you feel an earthquake

1. If inside, SEEK COVER IMMEDIATELY!

   • Get beside a desk, table, or other piece of heavy furniture and hold on and move with it.
   • Brace yourself in a doorway in a position where a swinging door cannot hit you.
   • Move to the corner of an interior wall and kneel or sit and cover yourself.
2. If outside: - STAY OUTSIDE.

   • Move into an open area.
   • Stay away from buildings, power lines, light poles, trees, etc.

After an earthquake:

1. Beware of:

   • Broken glass
• Hanging electrical lines (inside or outside)
• Unstable equipment and debris
• Gas leaks of chemical spills
2. Call Public Safety (911) if there is significant damage to your building or if anyone is hurt.
3. Check on fellow employees and students.
4. See "Evacuation" link.