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CSULB Procedures

• Emergency Contacts
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  • Earthquake
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  • Flood
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  • Aircraft Crash
  • Bomb Threat
  • Explosion
  • Hazardous Materials release
  • Power Outage
  • Terrorism
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

• Emergency Guides
• People with Disabilities
• Personal Preparedness
• Supplies and Tools
• Family Disaster Plan

Earthquake

IF INDOORS

• STAY INDOORS

• Get underneath a solid object such as a desk or table. Otherwise, go next to an interior wall.
  • Drop to your knees with your back to the windows and knees together
  • Clasp both hands behind your head covering your neck
  • Leaning over bury your face between your arms and legs.
  • Close your eyes tightly.
  • Try to remain calm and stay in place until the shaking stops
  • As soon as possible move away from windows and overhead fixtures.
• Assess any injuries and provide first aid where capable.

• Assess any damage.  If the area appears safe, do not evacuate unless instructed to by Building Marshals or emergency responders.

• In the event it is unsafe to remain inside or an evacuation has been ordered Faculty and Staff should

  • Follow the instructions of the Building Marshals

  • Try to maintain class integrity.  This allows for a more accurate count of missing persons.

  • Note any injured that cannot be moved and report them to Building Marshals or Emergency Responders as soon a possible.

  • Following evacuation of the building attempt to identify any missing students and whether fellow students know of their whereabouts.  Notify Building Marshals or Emergency Responders of any unaccounted for persons.

• In the event Building Marshals are NOT available to assist and an area needs to be evacuated, the following procedures should be followed:

  • Try to maintain class integrity and begin to self evacuate

  • Move by the safest route possible towards an exit.  Avoid any exposed electrical wires, gas outlets, water mains, and overhead objects.

  • Once outside move away from buildings and any overhead objects

  • Once outside contact Building Marshals from another area or Emergency Responders