In the event of an earthquake and/or structural failure, there will be very little, if any, warning time in which to react. Advise everyone (all building occupants) to take the following actions:
- If inside, protect yourself immediately by going under the nearest table or desk.
- During the tremors, do not attempt to exit the building. Most fatalities occur when people fail to take cover.
- When tremors have stopped, evacuate immediately. Damage to the structure is likely.
- Follow the facility’s general evacuation plan.
- If the building is not to be reoccupied, follow the facility Alternate Site Relocation Plan.
- Do not enter a damaged building until the Director of Crisis Management gives approval to reenter the structure.
Important note: At the first opportunity, shut off utility service to the building structure if damage occurred. Services should remain off until the building can be inspected.