Earthquake SafetyEarthquake Safety

Hayward FaultHayward Fault

UCOP Facilities Management UCOP Facilities Management WebpageWebpage

Emergency Preparedness WebpageEmergency Preparedness Webpage– http://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/emergprep/http://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/emergprep/

UC Disaster Preparedness ChecklistUC Disaster Preparedness Checklist– http://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/documents/http://www.ucop.edu/facil/pd/documents/

selfhelp_checklist.pdfselfhelp_checklist.pdf Are You Prepared to Be On Your Own for Are You Prepared to Be On Your Own for

72 Hours?72 Hours?– http://www.72hours.org/http://www.72hours.org/

UCOP Earthquake PreparednessUCOP Earthquake Preparedness Each Floor/Dept./Unit–Kits Containing:Each Floor/Dept./Unit–Kits Containing:

– Food & Water for Three DaysFood & Water for Three Days– First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit– Rescue & Repair ToolsRescue & Repair Tools– Flashlights, Battery-Operated Radio, Spare Flashlights, Battery-Operated Radio, Spare

BatteriesBatteries IndividualsIndividuals

– Walking ShoesWalking Shoes– Individual Prescription Medications Individual Prescription Medications

(Enough for Three Days)(Enough for Three Days)

Individual Work Area PreparednessIndividual Work Area Preparedness

Remove or Secure Heavy Remove or Secure Heavy Overhead Items which May Overhead Items which May Fall On You or Block Your Fall On You or Block Your EgressEgress

Secure Breakables with Secure Breakables with Quake Putty or Museum GelQuake Putty or Museum Gel

Seismic Hazard Mitigation PolicySeismic Hazard Mitigation Policy Free Standing Partitions, Bookcases, Free Standing Partitions, Bookcases,

Shelving, & Cabinets 6 Feet or TallerShelving, & Cabinets 6 Feet or Taller– Must Be Braced or Anchored to Prevent Must Be Braced or Anchored to Prevent

Them From Tipping OverThem From Tipping Over– Submit Bldg. Services Submit Bldg. Services iRequest iRequest for Servicefor Service

Large Heavy Objects on Lower ShelvesLarge Heavy Objects on Lower Shelves Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed Breakables on Lower Shelves/Closed

CabinetsCabinets Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched Overhead Cabinets Closed/Latched No Heavy Objects Above Your DeskNo Heavy Objects Above Your Desk

Home Earthquake PreparednessHome Earthquake Preparedness Establish Family Earthquake PlanEstablish Family Earthquake Plan

– Practice Drills Practice Drills Choose Out-of-State Friend/RelativeChoose Out-of-State Friend/Relative

– Person Family Members Can Contact to Person Family Members Can Contact to Report Whereabouts & ConditionsReport Whereabouts & Conditions

Learn First Aid/CPRLearn First Aid/CPR Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-Organize Neighborhood to Be Self-

Sufficient After an EarthquakeSufficient After an Earthquake Prepare Earthquake Emergency KitPrepare Earthquake Emergency Kit

Home Earthquake Emergency KitHome Earthquake Emergency Kit 1 Gallon of Water 1 Gallon of Water

per Person per per Person per Day (3 Day Day (3 Day Minimum)Minimum)

First Aid Kit/BookFirst Aid Kit/Book 3 Days of Food3 Days of Food Non-Electric Can Non-Electric Can

OpenerOpener Portable Radio, Portable Radio,

Flashlights, & Flashlights, & BatteriesBatteries

Extra Glasses, Extra Glasses, House/Car KeysHouse/Car Keys

Essential MedicationsEssential Medications ABC Fire ExtinguisherABC Fire Extinguisher Blankets/Sleeping BagBlankets/Sleeping Bag Water Purification KitWater Purification Kit Essentials for Infants, Essentials for Infants,

Elderly, or PetsElderly, or Pets Instructions on How to Instructions on How to

Turn Off: Gas, Water, Turn Off: Gas, Water, and Electricityand Electricity

Home Earthquake PreparednessHome Earthquake Preparedness Secure PicturesSecure Pictures Secure Hot Water HeaterSecure Hot Water Heater Wrench Near Emergency Gas Shut OffWrench Near Emergency Gas Shut Off Secure Heavy ItemsSecure Heavy Items Know Safe Spots in Every RoomKnow Safe Spots in Every Room

– Sturdy Tables, DesksSturdy Tables, Desks Know Dangerous Spots in Every RoomKnow Dangerous Spots in Every Room

– Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, Windows, Hanging Objects, Fireplace, AppliancesAppliances

During an Earthquake - IndoorsDuring an Earthquake - Indoors Stay There! Do NOT Run Stay There! Do NOT Run

OutsideOutside Stay Calm & Remember the Stay Calm & Remember the

Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Phase, “Duck, Cover, and Hold”Hold”– Duck – And Look for CoverDuck – And Look for Cover– Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk Cover – Under a Sturdy Desk

or Tableor Table– Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg Hold – Onto the Furniture Leg

Until Shaking StopsUntil Shaking Stops

During an Earthquake - IndoorsDuring an Earthquake - Indoors

Face Away from Windows Face Away from Windows Stay Clear of Tall Objects Stay Clear of Tall Objects

that May Topple Overthat May Topple Over Watch for Falling ObjectsWatch for Falling Objects

During an Earthquake – In an ElevatorDuring an Earthquake – In an Elevator

Will Not Fall Down the ShaftWill Not Fall Down the Shaft May Lose PowerMay Lose Power May Stop & Lights May Go OutMay Stop & Lights May Go Out Use Emergency AlarmUse Emergency Alarm Await Emergency Crew & Follow Await Emergency Crew & Follow

DirectionsDirections

Public AreasPublic Areas Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds Steer Clear of Panicking Crowds

& Structural Hazards& Structural Hazards Theatre – Crouch in Seat Theatre – Crouch in Seat Ball Park or Stadium Ball Park or Stadium

– Go to the Open Play Field – Not Go to the Open Play Field – Not the Exitsthe Exits

Shopping MallsShopping Malls– Avoid Glass DisplaysAvoid Glass Displays– Head to Back of ShopHead to Back of Shop

Warehouse Store Warehouse Store

OutdoorsOutdoors Get into the OpenGet into the Open Stay Clear of Buildings & Power LinesStay Clear of Buildings & Power Lines Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or Do Not Smoke or Light Matches or

LightersLighters If Driving:If Driving:

– Stop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarStop If Safe, But Stay Inside CarAvoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts, Avoid Stopping Under Trees, Light Posts,

Power Lines, or SignsPower Lines, or Signs

– Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & Stay Away from Bridges, Overpasses & TunnelsTunnels

OutdoorsOutdoors In Mountainous AreaIn Mountainous Area

– Falling Rocks & Other DebrisFalling Rocks & Other Debris On the Beach/Ocean FrontOn the Beach/Ocean Front

– Move to Higher Ground or Several Move to Higher Ground or Several Hundred Yards InlandHundred Yards Inland

– Tsunami HazardTsunami HazardSeveral Hours AfterwardsSeveral Hours AfterwardsMultiple TsunamisMultiple Tsunamis1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake1964 Alaska 8.5 Earthquake

– 11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake11 Fatalities Directly From Earthquake– 120 Fatalities From Tsunami120 Fatalities From Tsunami

After Initial Shock Have SubsidedAfter Initial Shock Have Subsided Remain Calm & Be Prepared for Remain Calm & Be Prepared for

AftershocksAftershocks Check for Injuries & Administer Check for Injuries & Administer

First Aid to the Degree You Are First Aid to the Degree You Are Trained forTrained for

Check for Obvious Hazards & Check for Obvious Hazards & Damage on Your FloorDamage on Your Floor

Do Not Turn on or Off any Do Not Turn on or Off any Lighting or Electrical DevicesLighting or Electrical Devices

After Initial Shock Have SubsidedAfter Initial Shock Have Subsided Do Not Use Telephones Except Do Not Use Telephones Except

in Extreme Emergenciesin Extreme Emergencies– Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to Make Sure Phone is on the Hook to

Receive Emergency Information Receive Emergency Information CallsCalls

Follow Directions Over the Follow Directions Over the Building PA System or by the Building PA System or by the Floor WardensFloor Wardens

Use Emergency Supplies If Use Emergency Supplies If NecessaryNecessary

Floor Wardens After QuakeFloor Wardens After Quake Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected Gather Occupants at Pre-Selected

Gathering Place & Perform Head Gathering Place & Perform Head Count–Is Everyone Accounted For?Count–Is Everyone Accounted For?

Search Floor for Missing or Injured Search Floor for Missing or Injured PersonnelPersonnel

Attend Injured PersonsAttend Injured Persons

Floor Wardens After QuakeFloor Wardens After Quake Prepare Condition Report for Area Prepare Condition Report for Area

& Provide to Building Management& Provide to Building Management– Number of People on FloorNumber of People on Floor– Number of Injured People & Number of Injured People &

Description of InjuriesDescription of Injuries– Description of Apparent Structural Description of Apparent Structural

DamageDamage– Immediate Needs Immediate Needs

Floor Cannot Immediately EvacuateFloor Cannot Immediately Evacuate– Must Assess Damage to StairwaysMust Assess Damage to Stairways

Floor Wardens After QuakeFloor Wardens After Quake Turn- On Battery-Operated RadioTurn- On Battery-Operated Radio

– Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Assign Someone to Keep Track on What is Going on in the Surrounding CommunityGoing on in the Surrounding Community

– Listen for Emergency InstructionsListen for Emergency Instructions Take Inventory of Emergency SuppliesTake Inventory of Emergency Supplies

– May Be Needed to Last Several DaysMay Be Needed to Last Several Days– Conserve SuppliesConserve Supplies

Await for O.K. to EvacuateAwait for O.K. to Evacuate

Be About Be About

Earthquake SafetyEarthquake Safety

Smart