EARTHQUAKE

• EARTHQUAKES IN ST LAWRENCE COUNTY

While earth tremors do occur in New York State, they are rarely severe enough to be noticed, and even more rarely dangerous or destructive.

• IF AN EARTHQUAKE OCCURS

  • Take cover immediately under a desk, table or chair, between seating rows in lecture halls or against corridor walls.
    • Drop and cover your head for protection from material that might fall from the ceiling, walls or bookshelves.
    • If you are outdoors, keep away from buildings, poles or other structures that could collapse or overturn.
    • Be alert for aftershocks.

• AFTER THE SHAKING STOPS

  • Carefully evacuate the building, assist special needs individuals with exiting the building and proceed to a safe location outside the building.
  • Remain calm and do not panic.
  • Assist others. Report injuries to Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555, x5555 or dial 911.

IMPORTANT—DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless told to do so by Safety & Security.

• AFTER A MINOR QUAKE (BRIEF ROLLING MOTION)

  • Restore calm. Examine your area for damage.
    • Report damage or releases of hazardous materials to Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555, x5555 or Facilities Operations at (315) 229-5601.
    • Await instructions - evacuations are unlikely.

• AFTER A MAJOR QUAKE (VIOLENT SHAKING)

Carefully evacuate the building, assist special needs individuals in exiting the building and proceed to a safe location outside the building. 

Remain calm and do not panic.

• Assist others. Report injuries to Safety & Security at (315) 229-5555, x5555 or dial 911.

IMPORTANT—DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING until and unless told to do so by Safety & Security.

• ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Take emergency supplies with you when you evacuate (e.g. ID, medications, etc.)
    • Always be alert for aftershocks.
    • Do not enter buildings until they are examined.
    • Await official instructions from Safety & Security.