EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS KIT

Tenants keeping an earthquake preparedness kit in their office should consider the following components:

• A 3-day supply of food and water (a 7-day supply is ideal)
• First Aid kit and First Aid manual
• Large and small heavy-duty plastic bags, duct tape and scissors
• Extra prescriptions and eyewear
• Heavy-duty shoes and gloves
• Extra clothing and a whistle
• Rescue tools
• Portable TV and/or radio with extra batteries
• Flashlights and extra batteries
• Cash (ATMs and credit cards may not work)
• Emergency phone list, including family at work, school, daycare, etc.
• Long-distance message check-in phone number
• Cell phone

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

• Remain calm, do not panic
• Stay in the office area
• Take cover under tables or desks
• Keep away from windows and glass doors
• Keep clear of filing cabinets, shelves and tall stacks of materials
• Check for any injured personnel and administer first aid where necessary
• Floor Wardens should be prepared to expedite evacuation of those with serious injuries
• In the event of a fire resulting from an earthquake follow the fire emergency procedures

Elevators are equipped with seismic detectors, which will automatically stop the elevator at the nearest floor; if they are occupied at the time, inhabitants should exit immediately, and follow instructions issued by the Floor Warden.

FOLLOWING AN EARTHQUAKE

• Be prepared for aftershocks
• If you smell gas, notify Building Management or Security immediately
• Check your location and make sure you are safe
• Check for injuries and apply first aid as needed
• Be prepared to help yourself and others as emergency personnel may not be there
• Extinguish any fires. Do not light matches
• Do not smoke
• Listen for news on the radio or television
• Do not use the telephone unless you have a dire emergency; ensure that all telephone receivers are properly mated to their cradles