Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. The likelihood of a large earthquake occurring in the Puget Sound region is high. Therefore, it is important to know safety precautions during an earthquake.
IMMEDIATE ACTION
- If inside, stay there
- If outside, get into an open area
DO
- Get under a desk or table, or stand in a doorway or corner
- Stay clear of windows, bookcases or mirrors
- Extinguish any open flames our sources of ignition immediately
- If in a multi-story building, stay on the same floor. An evacuation may not be necessary. Wait for instructions from safety personnel
DON'T
- DO NOT use elevators
- DO NOT rush for doors
- DO NOT re-enter buildings until notified OK to do so by officials
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Contact Campus Safety
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: From any campus phone, dial 3350. All other phones 253-288-3350.
Safety Requests: safetydispatch@greenriver.edu
Director of Campus Safety & Transportation: Derek Ronnfeldt
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