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SM. EARTHQUAKE <br />During an Earthquake <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, stop as quickly as safety permits. Stay <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 call 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 />