Earthquake Emergency Plan-Taft

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emergency response

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

DROP COVER Hold On


Take cover: get under a sturdy Hold on to your shelter until the
Drop down onto your hands and desk or table. Protect your head shaking stops. Move with your
knees before the earthquake and neck with your arms and shelter if the shaking shifts it
knocks you down. hands. around.

indoor safety
If you are inside, stay inside.
do not run outside or to other until the shaking stops
Do not stand in a doorway
The doorway does not protect you from the most
likely source of injury falling or flying objects.
Move away from glass, hanging objects, and large furniture
Most injuries and deaths during earthquakes are
caused by falling or flying objects, or by being knocked
to the ground.
PROTECT your head
Shield your head and face from falling debris and
broken glass using your books, bag, or anything
sturdy

Outdoor safety
If you are outside, stay outside.
Move away from buildings, utility wires, sinkholes, and fuel/gas lines.
falling debris in moving vehicles
Windows, faades and architectural details are Stop as quickly and safely as possible.
often the first parts of the building to collapse. Move your vehicle to the shoulder or curb.
Stay in the vehicle and set the parking brake.
If a power line falls on the car, stay inside until a
trained person removes it.

mobility impaired Stadium or theater


Sit or remain seated. Stay at your seat.
Lock your wheels if you are in a wheelchair. Protect your head and neck with your
Protect your head .
arms, or any way possible.
Do not leave until the shaking stops.

[Sources]
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/earthquake
http://www.ready.gov/earthquakes
emergency response
After AN EARTHQUAKE

Check Help others Evacuate Watch out


Check yourself for injuries Help people who require Calmly evacuate to the area Watch out for falling debris,
and get first aid if needed. special assistance. assigned to your building. power lines, and damaged
parts of the building.

Do not use Elevators Use the Staircases Do Not Re-enter Expect aftershocks
Do not use elevators and Use the staircases when Do not re-enter the building Expect afterschocks that
escalators when evacuating. exiting the building. until it has been cleared by may further damage
authorities. weakend structures

TAFT Campus Evacuation areas


Building Name/Space Evacuation Area
La Salle Hall (South) La Salle Hall Driveway
La Salle Hall (North) La Salle Hall Driveway
John Hall La Salle Hall Driveway
Pericos Cafeteria
Yuchengco Hall Leveriza Parking Area
Br. Connon Hall (Pericos side)
Br. Connon Hall (Yuchengco side) Marian Quadrangle
Henry Sy, Sr. Hall HSSH Hall Open Field
Central Plaza
HSSH Garden
SJ Hall
Faculty Center Rizal Sports Stadium/Leveriza Parking Area
William Hall Leveriza Parking Area
Br. Bloemen Hall
HSSH Garden
Mutien Marie Hall
St. Miguel Hall Taft Ave. via Gate 3 (Velasco Gate)
Velasco Hall (HSSH side) HSSH Open Field
Velasco Hall (Taft Ave. side) Taft Ave. via Gate 3 (Velasco)
Gokongwei Hall (Taft Ave. side) Taft Ave. via Gate 4A (Gokongwei Front Gate)
Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall Taft Ave. via Gate 5A (Andrew Front Gate)
Gokongwei Hall (Agno side)
IMO/ROTC/Maintenance Shop
F. Reyes St. (In front of DLSU Retreat House)
STRC
EM Razon Sports Center
Retreat House/DLSU PReschool
F. Reyes St. (In front of the DLSU Preschool)
Legal Aide/Carpentry

[Sources]
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/earthquake
http://www.ready.gov/earthquakes

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