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Show ChRONicU ThunsdAy, DecEMbtR 10, Paqe Six f EARTHQUAKES Knowing how to act during a is of vital importance quake I for a limited sense of satisfaction and assurance that buildings could withstand stress caused by a mild quake. Nevertheless, allow By Dennis Romboy Chronicle investigative editor temblor of high magnitude would cause widespread damage to any builiding, he a Preparing for an earthquake is like preparing for a pop quiz there is really no way to brace yourself. Sure, you can usually figure out what to do once the test is on your desk or when the ground starts shaking. In any case, the best thing to do is not panic, but if you crawl under your desk during a pop quiz or remain explained. what to do you do if you're inside a building or out in the weather during one of Mother Nature's pop quizzes? The quiz surprises you, but if you've kept up with your textbook readings for the week, this is probably what you would want to do: Doft't panic. The motion is frightening So seated during a temblor, you've got problems. "You take what Mother Nature dishes you and do what you can with it," said Steve Taggart, manager of University of Utah Safety Services. The same could be said about exams administered by university professors. Studying hard for a test usually prevents failure, but no amount of preparation will halt a major earthquake. There are certain measures, however, which can be taken to minimize death and destruction in the face It's i 11 O'clock Do You Know Where Your Copies Are? If you've taken them to AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future they're ready and waiting for you to pick them up . With our new hours, getting your copy work done in one day or less is more than just a gimmick, it's our promise. 1 Monday Thursday 8am to 1pm, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm. - 273 South 1300 East 582-828- it is harmless. If you are indoors, stay indoors. Get under a desk, doorframe, table or bench or against an inside wall. Stay away from glass. Do not use candles, matches or other open flames either during or after the tremor. Douse all fires. If you are outside, move away from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. Do not run through or near buildings. The greatest danger from falling debris is just outside doorways and close to outer ground-shaki- ng walls. If you're in a vehicle, stop as quickly as safety permits. Stay in the vehicle. The car may move a great deal, but it is a safe place to shelves and smaller ones up high. This should be done for obvious reasons, he said. Chemical containers that are kept on shelves can be prevented from "walking off' during a tremor if they are held in place by shelf retainers or bunji cords, Taggart said. Most U. chemical storage areas have been secured in this fashion. Chemical emergencies are difficult to deal with in any situation- - They are compounded in an earthquake. Taggart said campus building code's have regulations for seismic safety. These codes New store hours: Printshops Of The Future but unless it shakes something down on you, disaster. The many chemicals stored on campus pose a particular threat, Taggart explained. A bare minimum of chemicals should be stored in labs, with large containers on lower of a t 1987 2 be. Now that the earth has ceased shaking your body and rattling your brain, the test is over. The only thing left to do is wait for your test score. Hopefully, the results will be from an instructor's exam, not one of Mother Nature's pop quizzes. But if Mother Nature does happen to shake, rattle and roll you, at least you'll have some crib notes to get you by. 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