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Posted 21 October 2017 - 09:01 AM

LACMTA The Source blog, 10/19/17:

 
What to do if you’re riding Metro during an earthquake

 

Millions around the world practiced how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. today during the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, which began in California in 2008.

 

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Of course, if you’re on a bus or train, you may not be able to drop, cover and hold on. Here are some steps you can take to stay safe if riding during an earthquake.

 

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If onboard a train or in a station:

  • The train operator will stop the train until the shaking stops and make announcements to keep passengers informed of the situation.
  • If you are in a train or station on Metro’s underground system, you may not be aware an earthquake is occurring. Sensors will alert Metro personnel that an earthquake is underway and emergency procedures will go into effect. If the magnitude of the earthquake is sufficient to cause damage to rail infrastructure, automatic shutdown will occur.
  • Once it is safe to do so, the train will proceed at a reduced speed to the next station with street-level trains avoiding all underground areas, elevated stations and all stations with under- or overhead structures.
  • If the train cannot proceed and it is unsafe to remain in place, the train operator will instruct riders to evacuate the train and walk to the nearest station or emergency exit to a safe location.
  • Depending on the magnitude of the earthquake, rail system maintenance engineers may be dispatched to inspect the system before the train can proceed. Field supervisors will be sent to assist with any inspections or evacuations required.
  • Metro Rail Operations will monitor the rail system to handle any emergencies. It will broadcast instructions to operators and allow them to proceed along the route when safe.

 

More here.






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