多倫多有地震

昨天下午大概一點多的時候，人在房間裡頭突然感到一陣搖晃，還以為自己是不是頭暈了。地震晃不到一分鐘，但感覺真的很久~~我最怕地震了，還好我住在二樓，有個萬一還可以打破窗戶跳出去。

今天信箱收到宿舍寄來的信，大概就是說要大家不要驚慌，面對地震要怎麼辦。網路上有很多新聞討論昨天的地震。這個地震的震央在Washington D.C.的西南方，震度為5.8，美國總統立即詢問核能電廠是否有所影響，畢竟日本福島事件餘悸猶存。如果美東也發生輻射外洩，事情就真的很大條了，那我是不是要拋下一切飛回台灣呢?

ATTENTION ALL TENANTS

Forwarded on behalf of Richard Francki, Assistant Vice-President, Campus Services and Business Operations

CSBO Information Notice - Post Earthquake

Please distribute the following information to your staff/building occupants.

At approximately 1:54pm this afternoon a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred south west of Washington, D.C. Tremors were felt as far away as Sudbury, Ontario. Tremors were felt here at York University as well.  No injuries or damage as a result have been reported.

Aftershocks are common after an earthquake occurs and can continue for several weeks afterwards.

Please keep the following information in mind in the event of any aftershocks.

1 - Do not evacuate any building while it is shaking. Wait for the shaking to stop before evacuating, if necessary. Take refuge under tables or desks to offer protection from any items that may fall. Stay there until the shaking stops.

2 - In most cases, it may not be necessary to evacuate the building as a result of minor tremors or shaking. It is generally not necessary to evacuate unless there is some visible structural damage such as cracks in walls, floors, etc., or other dangers present.

3 - Do not pull the fire alarm specifically to evacuate a building after an earthquake. This puts an unnecessary strain on emergency services. Only pull the fire alarm is there is smoke, fire, gas leak, or other emergency situation - then call 911 immediately.

4 - If evacuation of the building is necessary, leave using the nearest, safest exit and using the stairs only. DO NOT use elevators. Walk calmly out of the building. Do not run. Watch for falling debris as you exit.

5 - Go directly to your buildings designated emergency assembly point and await further instructions.

Please refer to your Emergency Response Guidebook for more detailed information.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Katherine Branton, Manager of Emergency Preparedness at ext 55258 or brantonk@yorku.ca.