Indoors

  • Seek refuge under a desk, table, or other substantial furniture or fixtures.
  • Stay away from windows and items that could fall from overhead.
  • Do not exit buildings until the shaking stops.
  • Proceed quickly to the nearest safe exit.
  • Go directly to the designated Emergency Gathering Area and wait for directions from the Emergency Response Team.
  • Be prepared for aftershocks.

Outdoors

  • Meet with others in the designated Emergency Gathering Area and wait for directions from the Emergency Response Team.
  • Do not re-enter buildings until authorized to do so.
  • Avoid downed power lines.
  • If in a vehicle, stay inside and stop at the nearest safe location, away from power lines. The field house and tennis annex may be used on a temporary basis to provide food and shelter, if necessary.