Emergency Response plan 2

In the event of an earthquake:

Keep calm and remain where you are unless you are in a stairway, elevator, or walkway close to and under buildings. If so, seek shelter away from these areas.

If you are indoors, stay indoors.

During the earthquake

Drop, Cover, and Hold: Drop to your hands and knees, take cover under a table or desk, and hold on to protect your head and neck. If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.

Stay away from windows: Do not stand near or go near windows, as they can break.

Stay inside: On the first or second floor, exit the building if a clear path exists. For higher floors, stay put and seek refuge near a main load-bearing wall, in a corner, or in a doorway. 

If you are outdoors, stay there until after the quake subsides. Keep away from buildings, trees, and wires. Go to an open space.

Do not attempt to enter or leave a building during a quake. The emergency team will advise you when it is safe to enter or exit a building.

Remain in sheltered or safe areas until you are advised it is safe to do otherwise.

In the event of an emergency evacuation, the alarm will sound three times.

When instructed to evacuate, follow the instructions provided to you.  The assembly area is the parking place of the College on Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue opposite the main building of the College.

After the initial earthquake shock there will be “after-shocks”. After shocks are less intense than the initial shock, but may cause additional damage.

After the initial shock, evaluate the situation. An effort should be made to notify the evacuation coordinator of serious hazards or injuries. The injured should be attended to and protected from aftershocks. If able, locate and shut off utilities, gases, etc.

Follow the EEP plan.

Assist persons with injuries and those with disabilities in exiting the buildings.