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When disaster strikes

Steps to Safety

When an Earthquake Strikes While Commuting, Away from the Office, or Working from Home.

When an earthquake occurs while you are commuting, working outside your normal workplace, or working from home, follow the steps in the flow chart below.

Decide whether to stay at your evacuation site or move somewhere safer (your workplace, home, etc.) Choose the safest option

If staying at the evacuation site

Report to the company (your supervisor) and wait for instructions Try to secure a means of communicating with your family and the company (your supervisor).
Discuss with the company (your supervisor) whether you can work, either in person or remotely, the next day (or business day).

If moving somewhere safer

Report to the company (your supervisor) before moving Report that you plan to move and when you expect to reach your destination to the company (your supervisor). Follow any instructions you receive, and stay safe while in transit.
If you cannot do so beforehand, report after moving.

Wait for instructions at your new location Discuss with the company (your supervisor) whether you can work, either in person or remotely, the next day (or business day).

If You Are a Designated Emergency Responder

Perform emergency priority operations according to your own role

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