Natural Disasters
Earthquake
NOTE: There will be no prior warning before the quake is felt.
Everyone
If you are inside, stay where you are: "Drop, cover, and hold on!"
- Take cover under desk, table, or other heavy furniture, or in interior doorways or narrow halls.
- Stay away from windows, outside walls, lofts, or stairways.
If you are outside:
- Stay in an open area away from buildings, utility poles, overhead wires, etc.
Students
Follow instructor's direction.
Faculty/Staff
- "Drop, cover, and hold on"
- Evacuate in an orderly fashion.
- Beware of falling objects and trees as you move to a safe location away from hazards.
Instructor letter of instructions
Class room presentation
Administration
(Facilities Management)
After the shaking stops
- Assess the damage.
- Coordinate safe evacuation, if necessary.
- Establish contact with outside emergency responders.
- Secure the campus.
Parents/Guardians/Campus Visitors
- Monitor SMS, email, or web content for updated information.