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Preparing for Weather Emergencies
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You will be able to:
Recognize the hazards of weather emergencies and other natural disasters
Follow workplace emergency procedures
Develop a family emergency plan
Increase your chances of surviving emergencies and minimizing property damage
Session Objectives
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Hazards of Weather Emergencies• Collapsed walls
and buildings• Injured or trapped
people • Impassable bridges
and roads• Downed power and
telecommunication lines• Utilities out of order
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Hazards of Weather Emergencies (cont.)
• Broken windows
• Water damage
• Outside items blown or washed away
• Extreme temperatures
• Lightning strikes
• Downed trees or tree limbs
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Emergency Plan• Evacuation routes
and procedures
• Critical plant operations
• Accounting for evacuees
• Rescue and medical duties
• Procedures for reporting emergencies
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• Leave promptly for home if conditions are safe
• Stay at work if conditions are dangerous
• Go to a secure designated shelter or refuge area
• Take steps to minimize damage
• Leave promptly for home if conditions are safe
• Stay at work if conditions are dangerous
• Go to a secure designated shelter or refuge area
• Take steps to minimize damage
Critical Instructions
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Evacuation Procedures• Recognize the
evacuation signal and await instructions
• Shut down equipment, close windows and doors
• Go to nearest exit
• Proceed to the assembly area
• Participate in drills
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Family Emergency Plan• Develop and practice
your plan
• Determine evacuation routes and assembly areas
• Determine safe rooms when evacuation is inappropriate
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Family Emergency Plan (cont.)
• Know how to safely turn off utilities• List family contact
and emergency numbers• Discuss community
warning signals• Provide first-aid
and fire extinguisher training
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Disaster Supply Kit• Radio and flashlight• Water, dry or canned food• Blankets and clothes• First-aid kit, medications,
hygiene supplies• Map, phone numbers,
important information• Cash• Mirror and whistle• Pocketknife
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Hazards and Preparedness:True or False?
OSHA requires us to have a workplace emergency plan for weather emergencies.
You should always evacuate the building in a weather emergency.
After a total workplace evacuation, you should go home.
Your family emergency plan should include evacuation routes from your neighborhood.
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Hazards and Preparedness• Do you understand
the information presented in the previous slides?
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• Anchor machinery and equipment
• Brace suspended equipment
• Secure tall bookcases, shelves, racks
• Store heavy objects near the ground
• Secure breakable items
•Make sure materials are safely stored
Earthquake Preparation• Anchor machinery and equipment
• Brace suspended equipment
• Secure tall bookcases, shelves, racks
• Store heavy objects near the ground
• Secure breakable items
•Make sure materials are safely stored
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• Move away from windows and equipment• Go under strong
furniture or in door frame• Evacuate once
earthquake subsides• If outside, move away
from buildings, power lines, utility poles, and trees• In a car, pull over in clear
spot and stay in the car
During an Earthquake• Move away from
windows and equipment• Go under strong
furniture or in door frame• Evacuate once
earthquake subsides• If outside, move away
from buildings, power lines, utility poles, and trees• In a car, pull over in clear
spot and stay in the car
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Tornado Preparation• Inspect roof framing
and metal siding• Install permanent
shutters or plywood covers• Secure outside items• Remove or trim
nearby trees• Reinforce garage
doors and double doors
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During a Tornado• Get into a solid building• Stay away from
doors and windows• Go to the center of
the building• Hide under furniture or
in a closet or bathroom• If outside, lie flat in a
ditch and cover your head with your hands
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• Protect electrical and HVAC equipment• Anchor fuel and hazardous
material storage tanks• Install sewer backflow
valves and sump pumps• Move objects to higher
floor and secure outdoor items• Have sandbags and
plastic sheeting on hand
• Protect electrical and HVAC equipment• Anchor fuel and hazardous
material storage tanks• Install sewer backflow
valves and sump pumps• Move objects to higher
floor and secure outdoor items• Have sandbags and
plastic sheeting on hand
Flood Preparation
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• Evacuate the flood zone
• Move to higher ground away from rivers and streams
• Don’t try to drive across flooded roads
• If trapped, go to a higher floor and wait for rescue
• Evacuate the flood zone
• Move to higher ground away from rivers and streams
• Don’t try to drive across flooded roads
• If trapped, go to a higher floor and wait for rescue
During a Flood
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Hurricanes• Prepare for high
winds and floodwaters
• Heed hurricane watches and warnings
• Evacuate if advised
• Go to the center of the building
• Be wary of the eye of the hurricane
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Severe Thunderstorms• Go inside a sturdy building or vehicle• Stay away from windows, faucets, and
electrical items• If outside, crouch on the ground in a low
place clear of trees, poles, water, or metal fences or pipes
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Heat Waves• Remember
heatstroke can kill
• Go to air conditioned locations
• Avoid strenuous work
• Postpone outdoor games and activities
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Check on family, neighbors, and friends
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Wildfire Preparation• Trim trees and
remove debris
• Plan water sources
• Plan evacuation routes
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During a Wildfire• Shut off gas and
electricity, and close windows and doors
• Water surrounding vegetation
• If trapped outside, crouch in a pond or river, or move to an open area
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Natural Disaster Response
Flood
Tornado
Heat Wave
Thunderstorm
Drink Fluids
Go to a higher ground
Stay away from electricity
Go to an inner room
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Natural Disaster ResponseDo you understand about:
• Weather emergencies and natural disasters?
• How to prepare for and survive these events?
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Key Points to Remember
Know the hazards of weather emergencies
Understand our workplace emergency plan
Develop a family emergency plan
Put together a disaster supply kit
Be prepared to survive any type of natural disaster
Questions or Additional Assistance?
Contact us by email at: info@thehscg.com
or call 800.880.4485
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