S.O.S. TIPS EARTHQUAKE
PRISMH Philippines Resilience of Schools to Multi-Hazard
STRENGTHENING O.R.D.E.R. IN SCHOOLS ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE IN DISASTERS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DURING EARTHQUAKE If you are outdoors:
Move away from buildings with glass windows and falling objects
Move away from electric post, billboards and trees
Move to designated evacuation area
Move away from walls that may collapse
Wait for instructions on evacuation
Stay still until the shaking stops
DURING EARTHQUAKE If you are indoors:
Open the exit doors immediately ensuring that they don’t get stuck
Move away from the windows and glass
Stay away from heavy furniture or cabinets
Duck under a heavy desk or table and hold on to it
Duck and cover your head with your arms or use your bag for protection
Stay still until the shaking stops
Wait for instructions on evacuation
Be ready with emergency flashlight in case of brownouts
EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE Once the shaking stops, move cautiously outside the building
Use the stairs. Do not use the elevator
EXIT
Proceed to the open evacuation site
Stay away from toppled trees and electrical posts
Do not enter damaged buildings
Watch-out for falling objects, broken glasses and spills on the floor
For more details, please contact: DLSU Civil Engineering Department 8/F Bro. Andrew Gonzales FSC Hall De La Salle University 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila 1004 Philippines Tel No.: +63 2 5244611 loc 226 lasalle.ce.cpd@gmail.com