Earthquake

In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury if you:

DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.
COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand
  • If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter
  • If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows)
  • Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs
HOLD ON until shaking stops
  • Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready tomove with your shelter if it shifts
  • No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands

Contact Us

WNC Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Reynolds Building, Room 113B
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
ehs@wnc.edu
775-445-3348