Is Your Office Quake-Ready?

Before an Earthquake

? Potential Earthquake hazards in the home and workplace should be removed or corrected

? Top-heavy objects and furniture should be fastened to the wall and the largest and heaviest objects placed on lower shelves

? Water heaters and other heavy appliances should be firmly bolted down

? Pay special attention to emergency equipment, such as radio transmitters and medical equipment

? Set aside emergency supplies and equipment

? Learn First aid

? Teach family members how to turn off electrity, gas and water. Know the location of main switches and safety valves

During an Earthquake

? Protect your head and face

? Remain calm – do not rush for exits

? If inside, stay there! If outside, stay there!

? If inside a building, stand in a strong doorway, or get under a desk, table or bed

? Move away from windows, glass doors, heavy mirrors, pictures, bookcases, hanging plants and heavy objects

? Watch for falling plaster, bricks, light fixtures and other objects

? Avoid using elevators as power may fail

? If in an automobile, do not stop on a bridge, under or near electrical poles or close to building from which debris may fall

? Try to remain calm and reassure others

? If in a store, move away from display shelves containg cans, bottles or other object that may fall

After an Earthquake

DO’s and DON’Ts

DO

? Check for fires

? Check utilities – shut off if necessary

? Check your house for serious damage – evacuate if there is a threat of collapse

? Check for injuries and administer First aid as required

? Be prepared for additional earthquake shocks

? Collect water

? Clear up hazardous materials

? Assist Others

? Tune to local radio and listen for warnings and instructions

? Stay away from buildings that might have been weakened by the earthquake

? Remain calm

DON’T

? Do not light a match or turn on a light switch – Use a flashlight!!

? Never touch any fallen power lines

? Do not use the telephone extreme in extreme emergency

? Do not got to the beach to watch for giant waves etc

? Do not go sightseeing! Keep the streets clear for the passage of emergency and rescue vehicles

? Never attempt to move any seriously injured person unless they are in danger of further injury