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5M. EARTHQUAKE <br /> During an Earth wake <br /> 1 . Keep calm, don't run or panic. <br /> 2. Stay where you are. If you are indoors when an earthquake hits, stay <br /> indoors. DO NOT RUN OUTSIDE. <br /> 3. If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bench, or against <br /> inside walls or doorways. Stay away from glass, windows, and outside <br /> doors. <br /> 4. Don't use candles, matches, or other open flames unless you are sure there <br /> is no danger from escaping gas. Douse all fires. <br /> 5. If you are outside, move away from buildings, utility wires, overpasses, <br /> and trees. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. <br /> 6. DO NOT RUN THROUGH OR NEAR BUILDINGS. The greatest danger from falling <br /> debris is just outside doorways and close to outer walls. <br /> 7. If you are in a moving vehicle, stag as quickly as safety permits. S. tay <br /> in the vehicle until the shaking stops. <br /> After an Earthquake <br /> 1 . Check for injuries. Dot not attempt to move seriously injured persons <br /> unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. <br /> 2. If quake is severe, shut down all operations as soon as possible. <br /> 3. Check utility lines and appliances for damage. If you smell gas, open <br /> windows and shut off the main gas valve. Leave the building and report <br /> gas leakage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility Supervisor. <br /> 4. In the event of FIRE, immediately tail the local Fire Department for <br /> assistance. Procedures for responding to a fire are in Sections 5A and 5B <br /> of this plan. <br /> 5. Check all storage tanks aboveground and below ground for damage. Report <br /> damage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility Supervisor. <br /> 6. Check all hazardous materials and hazardous waste storage containers for <br /> damage. <br /> Report damage to the Facility Emergency Coordinator or Facility <br /> Supervisor. <br /> 5-38 <br />