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Sent: 2012-02-06
From: Vice Presidents Weber and Nadler
To: Students, Employees

Subject: Earthquake DRILL

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

On Tuesday, February 7, as part of the "Great Central U.S. ShakeOut" earthquake drill, millions of people in the Central United States will practice seeking shelter under their desks, kitchen tables, and other sturdy objects. This year's drill coincides with the 200th anniversary of the February 7, 1812, earthquake near New Madrid, Missouri, the last of a series of earthquakes that were felt as far away as the East Coast.

Eastern Illinois University administrative offices are encouraged to participate in this drill at 10:30 a.m. When the sirens sound during the institution's regular monthly emergency tests at 10:30 a.m., students, faculty, and staff in administrative offices are asked to seek shelter under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on until the sirens stop sounding. (Please note that this drill will NOT take place in classrooms to avoid interruption to the academic environment.)

Following are safety procedures for an earthquake:

If you are indoors, stay inside. Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on. The most dangerous thing to do during an earthquake is to try to leave the building. Objects can fall on you.

If you are outdoors, move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.

If you are in a moving vehicle, move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires. Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.

After an earthquake, remain cautious. Aftershocks are not uncommon.

To view the University's complete emergency handbook, with information regarding the best way to respond to a variety of environmental and public safety hazards, please go to http://www.eiu.edu/alerteiu/emerhandbook_10.pdf.

Sincerely,

Dr. William V. Weber
Vice President for Business Affairs


Dr. Daniel P. Nadler
Vice President for Student Affairs

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