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Earthquake
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Although
earthquakes are not common in this area, Evansville is close to the New
Madrid fault line. The Office of Safety and Security has developed
guidelines in case such an event occurs. |
Basic guidelines for an earthquake: |
- Do not attempt
to exit a building or vehicle
- If in an office
or room:
- Get under a
table or desk or brace yourself in an interior doorway.
- If no desks,
drop to knees, fold arms close to knees and bury your face in your
arms, use notebooks or jackets for added protection for your head.
- Stay clear of
windows, bookcases, refrigerators, light fixtures, or other heavy
objects which might slide or fall.
- If in a
hallway, take the following actions:
- Get in an
interior doorway, brace yourself against the side jambs.
- Drop to
knees, fold arms close to knees, bury your face in your arms, use
notebooks, or jackets for added protection of your head.
- If outdoors,
move away from buildings, power lines, utility poles, and other
structures.
- In an
automobile, stop in the safest place available, preferably an open
area away from power lines, light poles, and trees.
- Stay in the
vehicle for the shelter it offers.
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| After a significant* earthquake: |
- Most
importantly REMAIN CALM.
- In case of a significant* earthquake, evacuate
buildings after the initial shock and things settle down, be alert of
aftershocks and move to one of the two designated assembly points as
follows:
- The Front
Oval away from trees.
- McCutchan
Stadium sports field.
- Take clothing
as weather dictates.
- Remain at
assembly areas until given instructions by emergency personnel.
- DO NOT
REENTER BUILDINGS UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY 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. |
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