Earthquake

Before an Earthquake

• Secure cabinets, shelves, gas cylinders, heavy equipment to the wall or to the ground
  • Make sure dangerous chemicals wont spill around in case of an earthquake
• Designate earthquake “go-to” areas in your workspace:
  • Under a door frame or a desk
  • Away from windows, outer walls, glass surfaces, heavy equipment
• Heavy objects should be on OR close to the ground
• Don’t block corridors inside and outside the labs
• Memorize possible escape routes

During an Earthquake

• Keep calm & assess the situation
• Monitor wall structure for cracks/damage and room for falling/read-to-fall objects
• Turn off risk-posing equipment: lasers, ovens, HV power supplies
• Close any open gas cylinder valves
• Seek cover under a desk or door frame
  • Do NOT go under vibration-cancelling heavy laser tables; legs may give up.
  • Keep away from heavy equipment
• DO NOT RUN AWAY

After an Earthquake

• Attend to wounded people only if you are not in danger
• Check building for structural damage and fallen objects
• If there is structural damage, evacuate building
  • Use stairs (NOT elevators)
  • Go to an open space
• Do not enter buildings that have cracks/structural damage
• Do not use your phone or your car unless it is an emergency
• Be prepared for aftershocks