High-Rise Buildings

If you live or work in a high-rise building, keep these things in mind:

• Note where the closest emergency exit is.
• Know another way out in case your first choice is blocked.
• Take cover under a desk or table if things are falling.
• Stay away from file cabinets, bookshelves or other things that might fall.
• Face away from windows and glass.
• Move away from exterior walls.
• Determine if you should stay where you are or get away.
• Listen for and follow instructions.
• Take your emergency supply kit.
• Never use elevators.
• Stay to the right while going down stairwells to allow emergency workers to come up.