Women's Center Earthquake Disaster Plan

Training
Because the Women's Center is located near a fault line, earthquake preparedness is an important aspect of job training. Employees will be taken through information about earthquake safety at www.earthquakecountry.info and made aware of any new or relevant government materials as they are issued.

Responsibility

Everyone is responsible for their own safety and for the well-being of those around them. 

If not present, the director should be notified immediately and will be responsible for decision-making. If the director is not present and cannot be contacted, senior staff members are responsible for decision-making and are expected to follow the plan.

Location of plan
A physical copy of this plan shall be kept in the front office filing cabinet and at the director's home. An electronic copy will be kept on the center's Google docs account [user name:    password:     ]

Phone numbers
For medical emergencies or fire call 911 immediately.

Local police:

Public utilities:

Office lessor:

FEMA:

Staff:

[the list of emergency contact phone numbers of staff members can be found in the first drawer of the front office filing cabinet]

Emergency kit
The kit shall be kept in the supply cabinet and should contain the following:

• first aid supplies
  
• masks
  
• blanket
  
• flashlight
  
• water

Location of fire extinguishers
Near bathroom.

Map of building
See attached.

During the earthquake

• Practice Drop. Cover. Hold.
  
• Do not leave the building until aftershocks have subsided.
  
• Do not stand in doorways.
  
• Staff members should direct the public do follow these steps if anyone is present at time of earthquake.

After the earthquake

• Check on everyone and administer first aid as needed
  
• Put out any fires
  
• Use mask or article of clothing to protect against dust inhalation
  
• Shut off power
  
• Shut off gas
  
• Check radio for any public announcements
  
• Exit if building is safe and proceed to meeting location.
  
• Only make phone calls if absolutely necessary
• Do not take anything out of the building, with the exception of keys, cell phones and other personal items or computer hard drives if it is safe to retrieve them.

Meeting location
Regroup at the park on Main and 1st Street for further instructions or planning before going home. At this time and location decisions can be made about who to contact. Remember to limit calls as much as possible during the first few hours after the disaster to keep the lines free for emergency calls.

Assess damage

• Depending on severity of earthquake and damage, only reenter the building when it has been determined safe by authorities.
  
• Photographs should be taken of any damage before clean up.
  
• Lessor should be notified and inspection scheduled if there is any structural damage.
  

Media

Only the director is authorized to speak to the media regarding the disaster and any damage.