Earthquake Safety Earthquake Preparedness Each FloorDept UnitKits Containing

Earthquake Safety

Earthquake Preparedness Each Floor/Dept. /Unit–Kits Containing: – Food & Water for Three Days – First Aid Kit – Rescue & Repair Tools – Flashlights, Battery-Operated Radio, Spare Batteries Individuals – Walking Shoes – Individual Prescription Medications (Enough for Three Days)

Individual Work Area Preparedness Remove or Secure Heavy Overhead Items which May Fall On You or Block Your Egress Secure Breakables with Quake Putty or Museum Gel

Seismic Hazard Mitigation Policy Free Standing Partitions, Bookcases, Shelving, & Cabinets 6 Feet or Taller – Must Be Braced or Anchored to Prevent Them From Tipping Over – Submit Bldg. Services i. Request for Service Large Heavy Objects on Lower Shelves Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed Cabinets Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched No Heavy Objects Above Your Desk

Home Earthquake Preparedness Establish Family Earthquake Plan – Practice Drills Choose Out-of-State Friend/Relative – Person Family Members Can Contact to Report Whereabouts & Conditions Learn First Aid/CPR Organize Neighborhood to Be Self. Sufficient After an Earthquake Prepare Earthquake Emergency Kit

Home Earthquake Emergency Kit 1 Gallon of Water per Person per Day (3 Day Minimum) First Aid Kit/Book 3 Days of Food Non-Electric Can Opener Portable Radio, Flashlights, & Batteries Extra Glasses, House/Car Keys Essential Medications ABC Fire Extinguisher Blankets/Sleeping Bag Water Purification Kit Essentials for Infants, Elderly, or Pets Instructions on How to Turn Off: Gas, Water, and Electricity

Home Earthquake Preparedness Secure Pictures Secure Hot Water Heater Wrench Near Emergency Gas Shut Off Secure Heavy Items Know Safe Spots in Every Room – Sturdy Tables, Desks Know Dangerous Spots in Every Room – Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, Appliances

During an Earthquake - Indoors Stay There! Do NOT Run Outside Stay Calm & Remember the Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold” – Duck – And Look for Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk or Table – Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg Until Shaking Stops

During an Earthquake - Indoors Face Away from Windows Stay Clear of Tall Objects that May Topple Over Watch for Falling Objects

During an Earthquake – In an Elevator Will Not Fall Down the Shaft May Lose Power May Stop & Lights May Go Out Use Emergency Alarm Await Emergency Crew & Follow Directions

Public Areas Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds & Structural Hazards Theatre – Crouch in Seat Ball Park or Stadium – Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exits Shopping Malls – Avoid Glass Displays – Head to Back of Shop Warehouse Store

Outdoors Get into the Open Stay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or Lighters If Driving: – Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside Car Avoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts, Power Lines, or Signs – Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & Tunnels

Outdoors In Mountainous Area – Falling Rocks & Other Debris On the Beach/Ocean Front – Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards Inland – Tsunami Hazard

After Initial Shock Have Subsided Remain Calm & Be Prepared for Aftershocks Check for Injuries & Administer First Aid to the Degree You Are Trained for Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your Floor Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical Devices

After Initial Shock Have Subsided Do Not Use Telephones Except in Extreme Emergencies – Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to Receive Emergency Information Calls Follow Directions Over the Building PA System or by the Floor Wardens Use Emergency Supplies If Necessary

Floor Wardens After Quake Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected Gathering Place & Perform Head Count –Is Everyone Accounted For? Search Floor for Missing or Injured Personnel Attend Injured Persons

Floor Wardens After Quake Prepare Condition Report for Area & Provide to Building Management – Number of People on Floor – Number of Injured People & Description of Injuries – Description of Apparent Structural Damage – Immediate Needs Floor Cannot Immediately Evacuate – Must Assess Damage to Stairways

Floor Wardens After Quake Turn- On Battery-Operated Radio – Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Going on in the Surrounding Community – Listen for Emergency Instructions Take Inventory of Emergency Supplies – May Be Needed to Last Several Days – Conserve Supplies Await for O. K. to Evacuate

Be Smart About Earthquake Safety