Action While Indoors:
- Seek cover under a table, desk, door arch or stairwell and stay away from large windows, shelving systems, or tall room partitions.
- Do not use elevators in case of after shocks.
- Implement the "Drop and Cover" procedure by doing the following:
- Drop to knees, clasp both hands behind neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible, close eyes, and cover ears with forearms.
- If notebooks or jackets are handy, hold over head for added protection.
- Hold position until shaking has stopped.
- Contact Campus Police (203) 932-7070 with the names and locations of
- persons.
- Be prepared for aftershocks. Aftershocks can occur for a period of up to several days. They may last from 5 seconds to 5 minutes.
Action While Outdoors:
- Walk away from buildings, trees, power line poles and exposed wires.
- Implement the "Drop and Cover" procedure by doing the following:
- In an open space drop to knees, clasp both hands behind neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible, close eyes, and cover ears with forearms.
- Maintain position until shaking has stopped.
- Do not enter any building until they are deemed safe by emergency personnel.
