Have bookshelves, file cabinets, free-standing bookcases,
aquariums, etc. been bolted to the wall or arranged to support
each other?
Have heavy items been removed from the tops of bookshelves and
cabinets?
Have windows in classrooms and other campus buildings been
equipped with safety glass or covered with protective film?
Are partitions, suspended ceilings, overhead lights and air
ducts secured to the structure of the building?
Are TV’s mounted and secured properly in classrooms?
Have you evaluated exits in classrooms, lecture halls and
offices to ensure they will remain clear for evacuation routes
in an emergency?
Have inventories been made of hazardous materials throughout
your schools and facilities?
Are hazardous materials identified, separated and stored
properly?
Is there an earthquake preparedness program in your plan?
Are there any programs established between the campus, agencies
and community groups which discuss the college’s policies
regarding student alert, release and retention and the
development of an emergency plan for each staff and student
home?
How and where are you storing vital data, plans and records? Do
you have duplicate copies of important documents stored in an
off-site location? Do you have a GO Box or emergency kit?
