Earthquake

In a significant earthquake, the main hazard is objects such as bookcases, light fixtures, or other heavy items falling.
At the first indication of a possible earthquake, teachers should immediately instruct students to get under a desk or table, face away from windows, and hold on until the earthquake stops. Do not wait until it gets stronger, react immediately.
If you are in an area away from desks or tables, just move away from windows and drop down near an interior wall, protecting the back of your head and neck.
When the earthquake stops, check all students to make sure no one is injured. If anyone does sustain an injury, notify campus administrators immediately or call 911 from your classroom phone. Also report any students to administration who might have been out of the classroom at the time of the earthquake (in the restroom, etc.) so they can be accounted for. The building should be evacuated so that maintenance can check for structural damage. Use the same evacuation plan as the fire drill. Admin should check on the possibility of aftershocks before allowing students back into the building.
If the earthquake is major and the building appears to be damaged or unsafe, leave the building immediately and go to an open area well away from the building.

Last modified: 28 July 2024