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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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Winter Storms• Stay indoors
• Dress warmly if you must go out
• Drive with extreme caution
• If stuck, stay in your vehicle
• Watch for signs of hypothermia
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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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Volcanic Eruptions• Watch for mudflows,
earthquakes, ash fall
• Follow community warning systems and disaster plans
• Evacuate if advised
• If advised to shelter in place, close windows, and bring in animals and vehicles
• If outside, seek shelter
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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
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