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!"

  1. Take cover under desk, table, or other heavy furniture, or in interior doorways or narrow halls.
  2. Stay away from windows, outside walls, lofts, or stairways.

If you are outside:

  1. Stay in an open area away from buildings, utility poles, overhead wires, etc.

Students

Follow instructor's direction.

Faculty/Staff

  1. "Drop, cover, and hold on"
  2. Evacuate in an orderly fashion.
  3. 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

  1. Assess the damage.
  2. Coordinate safe evacuation, if necessary.
  3. Establish contact with outside emergency responders.
  4. Secure the campus.

Parents/Guardians/Campus Visitors

  1. Monitor SMS, email, or web content for updated information.