EVACUATION PROCEDURE

DROP COVER & HOLD

Warning and Alarms:

Siren/Audio system and/or verbal warning will notify staff for
evacuation after the earthquake is over

Prior to Exiting:
Stop working and turn off the computer if time permits after hearing
alarm
Close the door (but not lock) if time permits
Take personal valuables, purses/money bag, money, mobile
phone. But don't waste time searching for your valuables

DROP

COVER

After exiting:

DROP down on the floor

When Exiting:
Walk, dont run
Do not use elevator or lift. Use stairs or emergency exit doors
Move outside to the assembly point
Help children or persons with disability to evacuate the
building
As you walk stay clear of building, trees, poles, streetlights, power line/signs etc.

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

Section Chiefs/designated Floor wardens to conduct head count to

ensure that everybody is evacuated, stay with your floors
Floor Wardens to check & report injuries to the Security
Specialist or SOC, WBOD -4021 or cell 01711-596030
SOC to organize search, if safe for those missing staff (if any)
Staff shouldnot return to the office until it is declared safe by SOC
or Security Specialist

Take COVER under a sturdy

desk, table or other furniture. If
not possible, seek cover
against an interior wall and
protect your head with arms

HOLD

If you take cover, HOLD on to

it until the ground stops
shaking and it is safe to move
or exit as advised

I N DOORS AT THE OFFICE

Before the Earthquake
look around for a safe place- a sturdy desk/table or interior wall
away from windows, shelves or furniture that may fall

If possible, rearrange furniture or desk to ensure

Access to a safe place

Keep necessary emergency items nearby such as:

Water. Canned food. Torch, First-aid kit nearby

Discuss how to help elderly/children/disabled, if any

Practice DROP, COVER & HOLD

Before the Earthquake

In participation with family members (FM), identify safe

places in your home

Find appropriate furniture & areas within the house that may be
safe (need to avoid areas such as bookshelves etc.)

Practice DROP, COVER and HOLD with all FMs

Show each FM how to tum off gas & electricity at the

After the Earthquake

Chock yourself for injury then take care of others
Be prepared for aftershocks- these are additional shakings that
usually occur alter the main shocks in the same area
Check if there is any gas leak & fallen electric
Wire/line in your area. Be on the lookout for fires
Watch out for cracks in the wall/building, inform
administration section when appropriate
Be cautious in opening door/windows from broken glass or
other debris
Before resuming work on computers or printing,

Ensure connecting wires are secured & not loose

Before the Earthquake

Know the danger spots & other materials (in the area where you
usually stay or move through) that may fall or cause injury
Keep the necessary emergency items such as: water, torch.
First- aid kit in your vehicle in an accessible area

Main switches

During the Earthquake

Stop walking

DROP, COVER & HOLD on!

If not possible to COVER, sit near a strong pillar or interior wall

away from windows, shelves or furniture that may fall

Stay indoors & exit only when advised. Injuries may happen
from falling bricks, roofing or other materials

If advised to exit, don't use elevator or lift, use stairs only and
emergency doors if required

OUTSIDE

I N D O O R AT HOME

Discuss how to help elderly/children/disabled, if any

Keep necessary emergency items such as: water.

Torch, candles. Matches. Canned food, first-aid kit

nearby
During the Earthquake
Stop whatever you are doing
DROP, COVER and HOLD on!
If not possible to COVER, stand in a corner or sit
Near a strong pillar or interior wall away from windows.
Shelves. Furniture that may fall
Stay indoors until it's safe to exit. I njur i es may happen from
falling bricks, roofing or other materials

During the Earthquake

Stay outside and find a clear spot away from buildings,
trees, street-light s, power line/signs, poles etc.
DROP to the ground & stay there until the shaking
Stops

If you are in vehicle/driving, fasten seatbelt and drive to a

clear location away from buildings, trees, street-lights, power
line e/signs, bridges, under/overpass, poles. Stay there until
the shaking

After the Earthquake

Check yourself for injury then take care of others
If you must exit, don't use elevator or lift, use stairs
Be prepared for aftershocks
Check if there is any gas leak & fallen electric
wire/line. Be on the outlook for fires
Inspect your house for damage or cracks; stay
outside if house is found unsafe
Be cautious in opening door/windows from broken glass or
other debris

SIOIJS
If you are in a coastal area,move to higher ground if
possible
If you are in a mountainous area, be alert for falling rocks,
landslide & earth erosion

After the Earthquake

Be alert for aftershocks

Use the phone only in case of emergency so as to keep line

open for those i n real need. Be aware that telephone systems
(landline, mobile) may not function after an earthquake. Agree
with FM on meeting area

If in vehicle, resume driving, watching for holes on the

road bridge/over/underpass for cracks

Be cautious when entering your home or any building for

cracks, fallen electric lines/wires, gas leaks