EARTHQUAKE
1. Stay calm. 2. Your greatest threat is from falling objects, electrical power lines, and gas lines. Get out from under it, away from it, or go around it. 3. IF INDOORS seek refuge in a doorway or under a desk or table. They will help protect you from falling debris. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy equipment. 4. IF OUTDOORS move quickly away from buildings, trees, bridges, utility poles, electrical power lines, gas meters, or lines and heavy machinery or equipment. 5. If in an automobile, stop in the safest place available, away from power lines and trees. Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay in the vehicle for the shelter it offers. 6. After the initial shock, evaluate the situation and if emergency help is necessary, call 911. 7. Be prepared for aftershocks. 8. Damaged facilities should be reported to facilities at 509-963-3000. Gas leaks and power failures create special hazards, call 911. 9. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm. 10. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, walk to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same. 11. Remember that elevators are reserved for persons with disabilities. Never use an elevator in a fire or earthquake. Electric power is likely to fail in both cases leaving you trapped.
12. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. 13. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
Planned Response The following summarizes the major operations in response to an earthquake.
• Once the Emergency Operations Center is established and goals are determined, damage assessment teams will be sent to survey the campus for injured people, building damage, chemical and electrical hazards and resource requirements. Assessment teams will continue until all campus buildings are identified as safe before re-entry. • The Student Union Recreation Center (SURC) is the primary re-unification location. If the SURC is not an option another location will be determined. In the event of major damage and injuries, classes may be canceled and protective measures will be taken. Extensive damage or threats from secondary hazards (e.g., hazardous materials) may require the campus to be evacuated. Students, faculty and staff will be notified of the necessity to evacuate. If evacuation is not possible, shelter facilities will be announced.
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