Earthquake Preparedness

Keep an earthquake preparedness kit on hand. Include the following:

• Food and water – at minimum, a 3 day supply (a 7 day supply is ideal)
  
• First Aid kit and First Aid manual
  
• Large and small heavy-duty plastic bags, duct tape and scissors
  
• Extra prescriptions and eyewear
  
• Heavy-duty shoes and gloves
  
• Extra clothing, and a whistle
  
• Rescue tools
  
• Portable TV and/or radio with extra batteries
  
• Flashlights and extra batteries
  
• Cash (ATMs and credit cards may not work)
  
• Emergency Phone List, including family at work, school, daycare, etc.
  
• Long-distance message check-in phone number
  
• Cell phone

During an Earthquake

Most earthquake-induced injuries are caused by falling objects or debris that has become dislodged by the quake. During an earthquake, please observe the following:

• Remain calm, do not panic.
  
• Stay in the office area.
  
• Take cover under tables, desks, or strong doorways.
  
• Keep away from windows and glass doors.
  
• Keep clear of filing cabinets, shelves and tall stacks of materials.
  
• Check for any injured personnel and administer first aid where necessary.
  
• Floor Wardens should assess damage and injuries and be prepared to expedite evacuation of serious cases.
  
• In the event of a fire resulting from an earthquake, follow the fire emergency procedures.

Elevators are equipped with seismic detectors, which when activated, will automatically stop the elevator at the nearest floor; if they are occupied at the time, inhabitants should exit immediately, and follow instructions issued by the Floor Warden.