- STAY CALM.
- MOVE AWAY from windows, storage racks, bookcases and shelves.
- TAKE COVER under tables, desks or in doorways.
- THE BUILDING'S ELEVATORS are equipped with a seismic switch, which will stop the elevator and open the doors to release occupants.
- MEMBERS OF THE FLOOR WARDEN TEAM should be prepared to assist injured persons.
- Dial 415-764-1687 to notify dangerous conditions to building staff.
- Avoid using the restrooms until building management has completed inspection of piping systems.
- Do not attempt to leave building until you are officially advised it is safe to do so.
Earthquake Preparedness:
Before the Quake
Earthquake Proofing
- Secure larger shelves or furniture to wall or floor
- Laminate glass, which can shatter
- Lower heavy objects or displays which could fall and injure or block exit ways.
- Keep drawers and cabinets latched
- Secure TV's, computers, monitors, and other expensive electronics to their bases.
Supplies
The building does not have emergency supplies for tenants. Each tenant will need to have emergency supplies on site.
Recommended supplies:
- Food and water for three days minimum (7-day supply is ideal)
- Water purification tablets
- First aid kit and first aid manual
- Large and small heavy-duty plastic bags, duct tape and scissors
- Prescribed medications and extra eyewear
- Heavy duty shoes and gloves.
- Extra clothing, a whistle
- Rescue tools
- Portable TV or radio, and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Cash (ATMs and credit cards may not work.)
After the earthquake
Once the initial shocks have subsided:
- Remain calm, be prepared for aftershocks. Make sure that you are ok.
- Check your immediate area for safety hazards and report to fire warden or supervisor.
- Check for injuries and give first aid as necessary. You may voluntarily assist the victim to the degree that you are trained.
- Do a check for hazards that may have been caused by the quake.
- Do No light matches or flames.
- Do Not use the elevators.
- Do Not use the telephone except in extreme emergencies. Place all phones back on their receivers.
- Extinguisher any fires if possible and if you are trained to do so.
- Do turn off all electrical devices.
- Turn on a battery powered radio to find out what is going on in the bay area.
- Turn off electricity if necessary.
- Turn off water if necessary.
- Be prepared for aftershocks.
Earthquake fire warden procedures:
- After the quake subsides, get out flashlights. Even if the power is still on, it may not stay on long. Have a dust mask ready to put on.
- Gather the occupants of the building together at your pre-selected gathering place within your area. Determine if everyone is accounted for by performing a head count.
- Institute a thorough search of your floor, checking stairwells, bathrooms, elevator lobbies, closets, etc.
- Attend to injured people.
- Prepare a condition report for your area. This report should contain:
- The number of people on your area.
- A list of injuries to personnel.
- Any hazardous conditions in your area. Electrical, floods, major structural damage.
- Provide report to life safety director.
- Avoid using the restrooms until building management has completed inspection of piping systems.
- Do not attempt to leave building until you are officially advised it is safe to do so.
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