TIPS TO

EVACUATE IN
AN EMERGENCY Tips for
evacuating a
The Institute of Civil
school
Defense (Indeci) gives

these recommendations to

save our lives in an

emergency.

It is important to be

prepared for an

emergency, be it an

earthquake or a fire, at

home, at work, at school,

but also in public places,

such as cinemas and

theaters.

Adriana Luz Tilano Araujo

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Colegio María Auxiliadora—Sede Norte
 IN CASE OF A HURRICANE IN CASE OF A FIRE
• Keep calm

• Remain calm and reassure students. • Evaluate the situation and try to see that
it burns.
• Keep a battery radio on, for information or
instructions about the hurricane. • Give the alarm voice

• Disconnect all appliances and the power • Try to control the situation using the
In case of switch. nearest extinguisher.

earthquakes • Close the water and gas valves, stay away • Go down the emergency stairs.
from doors and windows.
• Keep calm. Do not run away, avoid panic,
because not controlling yourself can be as • If it is dark, follow a wall and do not
dangerous as the earthquake. separate from it.
• Follow the evacuation routes previously
established in the school.

• If you are inside a building and there is no

way out, look for a safe place to protect
yourself. In this case if an object is
collapsing, it is best to cover yourself under
a sturdy table or desk.

• Stay away from windows, libraries, mirrors,

hanging plants and other heavy objects that
may fall.

• Do not use elevators because you can get

stuck.

• Evacuate when the earthquake passes and

objects from the upper parts are not falling.

What to do after an earthquake?

• Meet the students in a safe place.

• If you are trapped, notify by shouting,

noises, whistles or if possible through the
cell phone.

• Apply first aid to people injured in school,

if able to do so.