If you are physically able – DROP, COVER and HOLD ON
·       DROP to the ground.
·       Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or chair (cover your head and neck with your arms and hands).
·       Keep away from glass, windows or anything that could fall near you.
·       HOLD ON to your shelter until the shaking stops.
If a resident is in a wheelchair –
Tell/assist the resident to LOCK their wheels in a safe position.
Tell the resident to COVER their head and neck with their arms.
If a resident is confined to a bed –
·       Tell the resident to HOLD ON and PROTECT their head with a pillow.
·       Activate facility’s EOP and appoint a Facility Incident Commander (IC) if warranted.
·       Assign staff to assess residents for any injuries that require immediate attention.
·       Assign staff to assess the facility for damage that requires immediate attention (e.g., gas leaks, fires, broken glass, spills, etc.)
·       If a gas leak is suspected (e.g., you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise), shut off gas and contact the proper utility company for restoration.
·       Do not allow any flame source until you are certain the gas lines have not been affected.
·       Inspect the facility for small fires (a common hazard after an earthquake); extinguish as necessary and/or call 9-1-1.
·       Look for electrical system damage.
·       If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker.
·       If you must step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
·       Check for sewage and water lines damage.
·       If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber.
·       If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap.
·       Heed public health notices/orders regarding water contamination (including the following notices:  Boil Water, Do Not Drink Water, and Do Not Use Water).
·       Consider all flood water contaminated. 
·       Avoid walking through flood waters and wash hands thoroughly after contact.
·       Do not use pre-packaged food and drink products that come into contact with flood water. When in doubt, throw it out! 
·       Report utility problems to appropriate utility company/agency.
·       Activate your emergency water plan. See Appendix R – Disaster Water Supplies for further information.