DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!)
TAKE COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
In modern buildings, falling down or being struck by falling objects causes most earthquake-related injuries. DROP, COVER and HOLD ON immediately.
STAY INDOORS, do not exit building or use elevators.
STAY AWAY from all windows and large glass objects.
AVOID being underneath heavier objects such as lights, wall hangings and other items which may fall.
HELP DIRECT people with special needs to a safe place, if necessary.
Wheelchair-bound individuals should lock brakes.
Outdoors
Move to an area AWAY FROM trees, power lines, buildings and walls.
DROP TO KNEES and get into a fetal position, close your eyes and cross your arms over the back of your neck for protection.
REMAIN in position until shaking has stopped.
When aftershocks stop:
DO NOT USE cell phones, EXCEPT to report serious injuries.
ASSIST in the building evacuation of people with special needs, if safe to do so.
TUNE radios to an emergency broadcast or local radio stations for news updates and instructions.
BE PREPARED to evacuate if instructed to do so. (The decision to evacuate from campus will be based upon the severity of the earthquake and damage to buildings).
The university will provide instructions for immediate actions by available means.
IF INSTRUCTED to evacuate, see “EVACUATION” section of this guide.
DO NOT ENTER any building that is deemed or looks UNSAFE.
