Know What to Do When the Shaking Begins

• DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you're sure it's safe to exit. Stay away from windows. In a multi-story building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a quake.
• If you are in an office, get under a sturdy piece of furniture, such as a desk.hold on and stay there, protecting your head.
• Brace yourself in a doorway if there is no furniture to seek shelter under.
• If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power lines. Drop to the ground.
• If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described above). Stay in the car until the shaking stops.

Identify What to Do After the Shaking Stops

• Check yourself for injuries.
• Check others for injuries. Give first aid for serious injuries.
• Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards.
• Listen to the radio for instructions.
• Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON!
• Inspect your area for damage. Get everyone out if your building is unsafe.
• Use the telephone only to report life-threatening emergencies. Call Campus Security 573-592-4357.
• Beware of broken glass, electrical lines, natural gas odor and unstable equipment or debris.

When you need the police, fire or an emergency response, dial 9-911 from any university phone.

For campus security, dial 4357 (help) from a university phone or 592-4357 from a cell phone or off-campus phone.