Aftershock Procedures

Key Messages

• Drop, cover, hold
• Do not try to move while the ground is shaking
• If outside – stay outside, do not enter buildings or facilities. Take shelter clear of buildings, trees, power lines or other potential hazards
• When shaking has stopped, and or fire alarm has activated, evacuate building immediately if inside. If outside, go to the nearest holding area or Ilam Fields if safe to do so
• Follow UC staff instructions
• Await instructions from UC Security or Emergency Personnel

DO NOT pass back through campus
DO NOT isolate yourself, stay with others

Maps: evacuation and assembly points

Make sure you know the Evacuation Procedures for all venues you attend. You will see Emergency Procedure boards in all UC facilities. Please read and understand the emergency procedures relating to each venue.

Responsibilities for people who are teaching in University spaces

• Teaching space - evacuation procedures (PDF, 103KB)
• Aftershock Evacuation (PDF, 262KB)

Responsibilities for wardens

• Building wardens - evacuation instructions (PDF, 50KB)
• Floor wardens - evacuation instructions (PDF, 50KB)
• People with a disability - evacuation instructions (PDF, 100KB)