EARTHQUAKE ACTIONS
During the shaking ...
Indoors:
- Get under a sturdy table, desk or bed, or brace yourself in a doorway.
- Keep your back to windows and protect face and head by covering with your arms.
- Maintain position until shaking stops.
Outdoors:
- Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines and poles.
- Drop to your knees and protect face and head by covering with your arms.
- Maintain position until shaking stops.
Automobile:
- Pullover to the side of road and avoid stopping on or under overpasses.
- Turn off ignition and set brake.
- Remain inside the car until shaking stops.
Disabled:
- If in a wheelchair, stay in it. Move under a doorway or to an inside wall. Lock wheels and cover face and bead with your arms.
- If in bed or out of wheelchair, seek cover under bed or table, if possible, and cover face and head with your arms.
- Maintain position until shaking stops.
AFTER THE SHAKING
- Do not turn on lights or light any matches.
- Put on sturdy shoes to avoid injury from broken glass or other debris.
- Check for injuries and render first aid.
- Check for fire hazards and shut off utilities, if indicated. Note: Do not turn utilities back on until the utility company has advised that it is safe to do so.
- Draw water into bathtub or sink. If there are major leaks or ruptured pipes, close water valve to prevent contamination.
- Check foundation, roof and chimney for damage and clean up any potentially handful material.
- Check neighbors for trapped or injured people.
- Report to Neighborhood Disaster Coordinator if you have participated in Neighborhood Disaster Training.
Visit the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District web site for information and Disaster Preparedness training classes they offer.
