Earthquakes
If indoors:
- During the shaking, stay indoors if already there.
- Stay near the center of the building. The area near the outside walls of a building is the most dangerous place to be.
- Stay away from glass and windows.
- Do not run through or near buildings where there is danger of falling debris.
If outdoors:
- If outside, go to an open area away from buildings, trees, and utility poles/wires.
- Once in the open, get down low and stay there until the shaking stops.
After the shaking:
- Evacuate the facility and stay out of damaged buildings – an aftershock could make them fall.
- Wait at the safe area (at least 500 feet away from any building) until you receive further instructions from emergency personnel or designee. Facilities staff and utilities personnel will check for damaged pipes, shorted wires, gas leaks, etc., cutting off supplies if necessary.
In the event of injuries:
- First aid is to be given and emergency assistance is to be requested by calling WSC Campus Security at 402-375-7216 from a cellphone and 911 from a campus phone.