Full Notification

This is an Emergency Message sent from the City of Oakland. An earthquake of 3.5 on the Richter Scale has been felt within the City of Oakland at approximately 7:18 p.m. The epicenter has been fixed at 37°48'28.8"N 122°11'38.4"W by  the U.S. Geological Survey Department.  At this time we have no confirmed reports of injuries or damage. Police and fire units are responding to the area. You are asked to tune in to your local broadcast news and radio stations for updates. PLEASE DO NOT  call 9-1-1 except to report a life-threatening emergency.

When the shaking stops, look around. If the building is damaged and there is a clear path to safety, leave the building and go to an open space away from damaged areas.

• If you are trapped, do not move about or kick up dust.
• If you have a cell phone with you, use it to call or text for help.
• Tap on a pipe or wall or use a whistle, if you have one, so that rescuers can locate you.
• Once safe, monitor local news reports via battery operated radio, TV, social media, and cell phone text alerts for emergency information and instructions.
• Check for injuries and provide assistance if you have training. Assist with rescues if you can do so safely.
• If you are near the coast, learn about tsunamis in your area. If you are in an area that may have tsunamis, when the shaking stops, walk inland and to higher ground immediately. Monitor official reports for more information on the area’s tsunami evacuation plans.
• Use extreme caution during post-disaster clean-up of buildings and around debris. Do not attempt to remove heavy debris by yourself. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, and sturdy, thick-soled shoes during clean-up.
• Be prepared to “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” in the likely event of aftershocks.
• Sent by the City of Oakland 8:46 p.m.

Instructions:

After an Earthquake:

When the shaking stops, look around. If the building is damaged and there is a clear path to safety, leave the building and go to an open space away from damaged areas.

If you are trapped, do not move about or kick up dust.

If you have a cell phone with you, use it to call or text for help.

Tap on a pipe or wall or use a whistle, if you have one, so that rescuers can locate you.

Once safe, monitor local news reports via battery operated radio, TV, social media, and cell phone text alerts for emergency information and instructions.

Check for injuries and provide assistance if you have training. Assist with rescues if you can do so safely.

If you are near the coast, learn about tsunamis in your area. If you are in an area that may have tsunamis, when the shaking stops, walk inland and to higher ground immediately.

Monitor official reports for more information on the area’s tsunami evacuation plans.

Use extreme caution during post-disaster clean-up of buildings and around debris. Do not attempt to remove heavy debris by yourself. Wear protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, and sturdy, thick-soled shoes during clean-up.

Be prepared to “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” in the likely event of aftershocks.

Sent by the City of Oakland 8:46 p.m.