Emergency Preparedness: Emergency Response Guide
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Response
Remember to Duck, Cover and Hold:
- DUCK—Drop to the floor
- COVER—Seek sturdy overhead protection such as a desk, table, work bench, or room corner away from windows
- HOLD—Hold on to the protection you’ve chosen and be prepared to move with it until the
shaking stops
- Do not panic or run.
- Damage and falling debris may block exits and cause injury.
Evacuation
- Evacuate immediately. Use the evacuation routes and assembly area posted in your building
- Take car keys and small personal items, as reentry to your building may be delayed for days
- Follow Building Emergency Team instructions
- Do not attempt to re-enter any buildings until instructed to do so
- Do not try to drive off the Lab until road conditions are declared safe
WILDLAND FIRE
How to Prepare and Respond
Be especially alert during warm days with hot, dry winds, and on declared “Red Flag Days” in the Oakland-Berkeley Hills.
- LISTEN FOR THE P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Lab’s public address system will be used to
announce information and instructions.
- KNOW HOW TO EVACUATE/SHELTER IF ASKED:
- Pedestrian evacuation – Keep a pair of walking shoes in or close to your working area.
Walk downhill and stay on the paved roads.
- Vehicular evacuation – Exit through gates as announced on P.A. system. Offer rides to others.
Follow directions from security personnel.
- Shelter-In-Place – Go inside the nearest building or office. An inside room is best.
Close and lock all doors, windows and vents. Monitor email, voice mail and/or P.A.
for further instructions.
- Pedestrian evacuation – Keep a pair of walking shoes in or close to your working area.
- FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
