Earthquake
Explosion
If tremor strikes when you are inside:
- Stay inside.
- Watch out for falling debris.
- Stay away from windows and mirrors.
- Crawl under a table or desk, sit or stand against inside wall away from windows, or stand inside a strong doorway.
After the tremor:
- Check for injured people. Do not move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger.
- Await specific instructions for evacuation, if necessary.
- Do not use the telephone except to report an emergency.
- If call is necessary, dial 1111 and report the emergency situation. Be sure to give your name, building and room number, and telephone extension.
- Do not use plumbing or anything electrical (including elevators) until after the utility and electrical lines have been checked.
- Open doors carefully, watching for objects that may fall.
- Do not use matches or lighters.
- Watch for fires that may have started.
Assessing damage:
Plant Operations with assistance of Staff will inspect for damage from the earthquake and determine priority of repair work needed. PO&M 298-7916
Be prepared for additional “aftershocks”.
Although most of these are smaller than the main shock, some may be large enough to cause additional damage/injury.
Explosion is in another area:
Await specific instructions.
Explosion is in your area:
- Immediately turn off any burners or other heating devices.
- Remove patients and personnel from immediate danger area.
- Call Public Safety at 1111
- Activate fire alarm system via pull station.
- Prepare for further evacuation, if necessary.
- Use telephones for emergencies only.
- Reassure patients and their families.