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Emergency Procedures Handbook - Earthquake

During the Quake

1. If you are indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table, or stand in a doorway or corner. Stay clear of windows, bookcases, mirrors and fireplaces. If possible, extinguish any open flames or sources of ignition immediately.
2. If you are outside, get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power lines.
3. If in a high-rise building, stay there. Stay away from windows and outside walls. Get under a desk or table. Do not use elevators!
4. If in a crowded public place, do not rush for the doors. Move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall.
5. If driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking has ceased.

After the Quake

1. Check for injuries. Apply first aid. Do not move seriously injured individuals unless they are in immediate danger. Help people who are trapped by furniture or other items that do not require heavy tools to move.
2. Do not use the telephone immediately unless there is a serious injury, fire or gas leak (so as not to overload the system).
3. If you suspect or know that someone is trapped in the building, contact the IUN Police Department at 980-6501. Post a message at the front of the building noting the time, date, number of victims and their last known location in the building.
4. If gas and water leaks, broken electrical wiring, broken sewage lines, building cracks or other damages are noted, exit the building immediately. Do not turn on or off any electrical switches in the area. Immediately call the IUN Police Department at 980-6501for assistance. Try to keep people away from the hazard until additional help arrives.
5. Do not touch downed power lines or damaged building equipment.
6. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other chemicals if trained to do so. If the spill is significant, utilize the Hazardous Materials Release information as outlines in this handbook.
7. If the building is damaged, evacuate and attempt to secure the building against re-entry. Notify the IUN Police Department at 980-6501 of the damage and evacuation. Do not re-enter damaged buildings.
8. If you have to evacuate, move to your designated exterior safe area. Take University pagers, two-way radios or cellular phones (along with batteries and chargers) with you.
9. Turn on a battery powered radio for damage reports and information.
10. Do not use your vehicle unless it is an emergency.
11. Be prepared for aftershocks. Aftershocks are usually smaller than the main quake but may be large enough to do additional damage to structures weakened during the main shock.