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Earthquake Safety

Seismic Map

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

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

Seismic Hazard Mitigation Policy u 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 u Large Heavy Objects on Lower Shelves u Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed Cabinets u Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched u No Heavy Objects Above Your Desk

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

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

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

During an Earthquake - Indoors u Stay There! Do NOT Run Outside u 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 u Face Away from Windows u Stay Clear of Tall Objects that May Topple Over u Watch for Falling Objects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Floor Wardens After Quake u 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 u Floor Cannot Immediately Evacuate – Must Assess Damage to Stairways

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

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