During an Earthquake
Inside your room: Move away from your window towards your
door, drop on your knees with your back to the windows; fold
your arms on floor close to your knees, bury face in arms and
close your eyes. If time allows, pull mattress over your head
for further protection.
Outside your room: Take one of the following actions:
-
Drop on your knees, bury face in arms,
and close your eyes. If notebooks or jackets are handy, hold
over your head for added protection.
-
If in an area where there are desks or
tables, get under them. With your back to the windows, fold
your arms on the floor close to your knees, bury your face
in your arms, and close your eyes.
Stay clear of windows, bookcases, refrigerators, light fixtures,
lofts, or other heavy objects which might slide or fall.
After a Significant* Earthquake
After the initial shock and things have settled down, evacuate
the building and move to McCutchan Stadium soccer field for all
residence halls. If you live in the Villages, proceed to either
McCutchan Stadium soccer field or the front oval, whichever is
closest.
Please find one of your hall's RAs so they know you have
evacuated safely. Remain at the assembly point until you have
been given instructions by residential housing staff or
University emergency personnel. Do not reenter your building
until you have been authorized to do so by University emergency
personnel.
*A significant earthquake is of a nature
where property damage or personal injury may be sustained.
When in doubt, calmly and cautiously exit the building and
head to the designated assembly points. If
communication is available, TextCaster will be used to
provide timely updates.
