Earthquake/No Evacuation
When you feel the ground shake or receive an alert …
Immediately drop, cover and hold on.
The available fire department, first responder and emergency program team members’ initial priorities will be to save lives, and assess and triage critical infrastructure. You may be on your own for a while … so Be Prepared.
As a community, we may be on our own for a long period of time. After the initial response, it is expected that community will work together to manage and utilize on island resources until outside support is available.
Immediately drop, cover and hold on.
- Drop to your hands and knees. If you’re inside, stay inside – don’t run outdoors or to other rooms
- Cover your head and neck with your arm and take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture. If there is no shelter nearby, crawl to the nearest interior corner or wall while continuing to protect your head and neck
- Hold on to your shelter, covering your head and neck until the shaking stops
- Count to 60 before getting up, giving displaced objects a chance to settle
- Stay calm and move cautiously, checking for unstable objects and other hazards above and around you
- Be aware of the potential for aftershocks. Drop, cover and hold on every time you feel one
- Do not call 911 to report an earthquake. Only call 911 for serious injuries
- Take your Grab-and-Go Bags/Kits (cover household for up to 72 hours) and evacuate to the area near the water tower
- Walk quickly or ride a bicycle unless other means are absolutely needed
- Avoid and do not cross any downed power lines
- Shelter-in-place and use your Home Emergency Kit (cover household needs for up to 2 weeks)
- If no immediate help is needed, place your OK sign in the window visible to first responders
The available fire department, first responder and emergency program team members’ initial priorities will be to save lives, and assess and triage critical infrastructure. You may be on your own for a while … so Be Prepared.
As a community, we may be on our own for a long period of time. After the initial response, it is expected that community will work together to manage and utilize on island resources until outside support is available.