EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Jeff Pendley
• Fire Safety / Emergency Planning Specialist
• X 06838

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Calling For Help

• Department of Public Safety
• Emergency Line
• 323-442-1000

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Fire

• Fire/Smoke visible or Alarms activated
• Evacuate- use closest/ safest stairwell (no
  elevators)
• Close doors as you exit
• If too much smoke, stay low to the ground
• Use a fire extinguisher only if you feel it is
  safe
• Proceed to pre-designated assembly area

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Your Building Evacuation Assembly Area
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Your Assembly Area

• Make room for emergency vehicles
• Report any critical information to Building
  Emergency Team Member or DPS
• Is anyone still inside the building?
• Anyone know location and extent of fire or
  hazard?
• Any injuries?

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Power Outage

• Assess the extent of the outage and ensure it is
  reported to DPS at 323-442-1000
• Using a flashlight, walk the floors to determine
  if everyone is ok. Check for elevator entrapment
• Shut down electrical equipment and check sub-zero
  freezers to ensure they are on back-up power

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Whose Fault is it?
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1994 Northridge Earthquake
January 17, 1994 6.7 Magnitude 60
Dead Thousands Injured
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6.7 Earthquake In Los Angeles

• As many as 18,000 fatalities
• As many as 268,000 injuries
• 250-350 Billion in losses
• 200,000 homeless
• Emergency services will be overwhelmed

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6.7 Scenario directly under LA
USC
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USC Scenario

• - Many injuries- Damage to most buildings-
  Power outages, gas and water leaks- Chemical
  spills, fires- Communication systems
  disrupted- 100 Million - 1 Billion in
  losses- Emergency services will be unavailable

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Earthquake

• During the shaking
• BEWARE OF FALLING OBJECTS Drop, Cover, and Hold
  On
• Dont panic and run. Take shelter under a sturdy
  table, or near an interior wall away from windows
  and heavy objects.
• If you are outside, stay there, moving into an
  open area away from buildings.

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After the shaking

• Carefully get up and observe your area for
  injuries, critical damage, gas leak, spills, etc.
• Evacuate if building integrity appears
  compromised, fire, smoke, chemical spills, leaks
  or any other hazards
• Prepare for aftershocks

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The Aftermath
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FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

• Purchase or assemble a family disaster supply kit
  
• Create a family plan
• Meeting Place outside of home
• Out of State Phone Contact
• Alternate meeting locations near work school
• Learn first aid

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USC Emergency Information

• USC Emergency Information Line
• 213-740-9233
• http//emergency.usc.edu

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Emergency Operations Center
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USC Emergency Response Departments
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Priorities

• Safety of Staff, Students Visitors
• Continuity of services/ Keep campus open
• Resumption of classes and research

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Emergency Services

• Transportation
• Shelter Housing
• Food Service
• First Aid
• Information

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Specialized Response Teams

• Building Assessment Teams dispatched to each
  building

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Building Emergency Response Team

• 2-3 people from each floor/ office space
• 90-Minute Training
• Official Team Vest

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Steve Goldfarb
• Fire Safety/ Emergency Planning Specialist
• X 03962