Earthquakes • Move away from windows, mirrors, bookcases and items that may fall • If indoors, seek shelter under a desk or table or move to a room corner, sit down and protect your face and head with your arms • If outside, move to an open space away from buildings, power lines and trees that may fall • Await instructions from the University’s emergency response team Hazardous Weather • Move away from windows, mirrors, bookcases and items that may fall • If indoors, seek shelter under a desk or table or move to a room corner, sit down and protect your face and head with your arms • If outside seek shelter immediately • Await instructions from the University’s emergency response team After the Emergency • Report any dangerous situations to the Emergency Response Team or Safety and Security • If possible, shut off appliances • If any building damage is identified, evacuate
Flooding • Upon discovering flooding, assist anyone in immediate danger (if safe to do so), before raising the alarm by calling Safety and Security • If flooding is extensive, immediately isolate the flooded area and raise the alarm • Direct people away from bodies of water due to: • Possible electrocution risk • Uncertainty of depth • Potential contamination • Possible slipping hazards • Do not allow people into the area until it is declared safe NATURAL DISASTERS Natural disasters include flooding, earthquakes and other hazardous weather
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