Conduct an employee survey of special skills and capabilities (such as ham radio)
Develop personnel records that include family contacts, schools, doctors, and medical needs
Encourage at home family disaster preparedness
Pre-designate floor-wardens and/or disaster buddies for persons with physical disabilities
Practice drop cover and hold as if and earthquake were taking place, encouraging people to find the safest place in their immediate environment
Practice evacuating the work place. Walk through the evacuation routes and periodically
inspect those routes to make certain they are not cluttered and or can be blocked by falling debris
Practice utility shutoffs. Show several co-workers where and how utilities are to be shut off
Conduct an earthquake vulnerability study to determine potential damage to your building, and
un-reinforced masonry or concrete structures
Review and practice first aid and CPR skills
Check and refresh emergency supply kits
Develop a mitigation plan that addresses emergency needs, including loss of utilities, and potential business loss and recovery
During the Earthquake
Yell-out for all co-workers to DROP – COVER – HOLD and stay in that position until the ground stops moving
Post Earthquake
Once the shaking stops, have everyone check themselves and the people surrounding them for injuries
Remind co-workers of evacuation plans. Have floor warden check the evacuation routes while others grab their personal things (coats and keys)
Evacuate
Assist co-workers with evacuation to pre-designated assembly point
Account for all employees
Give first aid where appropriate
Call 911 for life threatening emergencies
Conduct building survey and check utilities
Listen to portable radio for information regarding the incident
Determine whether employees will re-enter facility or can go home to check on family (if roads are accessible)
If facility can be re-entered, have clean up team go in first to clear debris, clean up spills and check for other possible hazards
Remind co-workers of possible after-shocks and to once again follow procedures if they occur
Assist co-workers back into the facility – conduct an employee meeting to talk about fears and emotions before getting back to business
Provide ongoing employee assistance to those who need it