Earthquake
Important Phone Numbers
Environmental Health & Safety: 7-2273
Fire Department: 911
Earthquake Check List
- Evacuate area if health risk exists.
- Provide first-aid to the injured.
- Contain chemical spill if safe to do so. Notify Environmental Health and Safety.
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DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
- Do not rush outdoors. Stay inside since most injuries occur from falling glass, plaster, bricks, debris, and electrical lines as people are leaving the building.
- Cover your head with your arms and stand against an inside wall or doorway, or take cover under a desk, table, or bench in case a wall, ceiling, or office furniture should fall.
- Stay away from all glass surfaces including windows, mirrors, etc.
- Do not attempt to restrain falling objects unless your life is endangered by them.
- If you are outdoors, remain there. Move into the open. Do not stand under overhangs on the outside of buildings. Move away from power lines, trees and stay in open areas away from all structures.