A.  CHECK FOR INJURIES

• f anyone has stopped breathing, administer mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing (see First Aid).
• Stop a bleeding injury by applying direct pressure over the site of the wound.
• Do not attempt to move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of
• further injury.
• Cover injured persons with blankets to keep them warm.  Be reassuring and calm.
• Wear shoes in all areas near debris and broken glass.
• mmediately clean any spilled medications or potential harmful materials (bleaches, lye, gasoline or petroleum products).

B.    CHECK FOR SAFETY

• Check your facility or home for fire hazards.
• Check utility lines and appliances for damage.
• Shut off the main gas valve if a gas leak is evident or suspected.
• Do not search for leaks with a lit match.  Do not turn the gas back on.
• Do not operate electrical switches or appliances if gas leaks are suspected.
• Do not touch downed power lines or electrical wiring of any kind.
• Shut off electrical power in the fuse box if there is damage to wiring.
• Check your chimney for cracks or damages.  Approach chimneys with caution.
• Check closets and cupboards.  Open doors cautiously.  Beware of falling objects.

C.    CHECK YOUR FOOD SUPPLY

• If water is off, emergency water supplies may be all around you: in water heaters, toilet tanks, melted ice cubes in trays, canned vegetables.
• Do not eat or drink anything from open containers near shattered glass.  Liquids may be strained through a handkerchief or cloth.
• If power is off, check your freezer and plan meals to use foods that will spoil quickly.  Use outdoor charcoal broilers for emergency cooking.

Water purification Tips:  Water may be disinfected with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution (household chlorine bleach).  Do not use solutions in which there are active ingredients other than hypochlorite.

 

Amount	Clear Water	Cloudy Water
One quart	1 drop	3 drops
One gallon	4 drops	10 drops
Five gallons	¼ teaspoon	½ teaspoon

D.    COOPERATE WITH THE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Do not use your telephone except to report medical, fire or violent crime emergencies.
• Turn on your portable radio for information and damage reports.
• Do not go sightseeing afterward, especially in beach and waterfront areas where seismic waves could strike.
• Keep streets clear for emergency vehicles.
• Cooperate with police department personnel.  Don’t go into damaged areas unless your assistance is requested.

E.    In the event of a power outage lasting at least 24 hours, each department should implement their Business Continuity Plan.

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