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