Earth Quake Emergency Procedures

The potential for an earthquake does exist in Yuma. If a major earthquake were to occur, Arizona Western College must be prepared to provide its own resources for an unlimited period of time.

If Inside:

• Stay inside! Do not run outside during the quake. (Do not use elevators!)
• Take cover underneath a desk or table, protecting your head or neck.
• Stay away from windows and objects that could fall on you.
• Once the quake is over, leave the building and go to the safe zones, stay away from trees and poles.
• Be prepared for aftershocks.
• Authorized personnel will announce if it is safe to return to your building.
  

If Outside:

• Run to an area away from trees, buildings, walls, and power lines.
• Drop to your knees and get into a fetal position, close your eyes and cross your arms over the back of your neck for protection.
• Stay fetal position until the shaking stops.
• Once the quake is over go to safe zone.
  

After Shaking Stops:

• Do not use regular or cellular telephones except to report serious injuries.
• Be prepared to evacuate. Go to the safe zones.
• Assist in the building evacuation of persons with special needs.
• Tune portable radios to an Emergency Broadcast Station (EBS), and follow instructions given.
• Call the AWC Campus Police Department or authorized personnel will provide instructions for immediate action.
• Do not enter any building for any reason unless authorized to do so by a member of the Emergency Response team.
• The Director of Facilities will determine and announce that a building(s) are safe to re-enter.