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Title: Preparing for Weather Emergencies


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Preparing for Weather Emergencies
2
Session Objectives
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
3
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

4
Hazards of Weather Emergencies (cont.)
  • Broken windows
  • Water damage
  • Outside items blown or washed away
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Lightning strikes
  • Downed trees or tree limbs

5
Emergency Plan
  • Evacuation routes and procedures
  • Critical plant operations
  • Accounting for evacuees
  • Rescue and medical duties
  • Procedures for reporting emergencies

6
Critical Instructions
  • 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

7
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

8
Family Emergency Plan
  • Develop and practice your plan
  • Determine evacuation routes and assembly areas
  • Determine safe rooms when evacuation is
    inappropriate

9
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

10
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

11
Hazards and PreparednessTrue 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.
12
Hazards and Preparedness
  • Do you understand the information presented in
    the previous slides?

13
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
  • 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

14
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
  • 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

15
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

16
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

17
Flood Preparation
  • 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

18
During a Flood
  • Evacuate the flood zone
  • Move to higher ground away from rivers and
    streams
  • Dont 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
  • Dont try to drive across flooded roads
  • If trapped, go to a higher floor and wait for
    rescue

19
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

20
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

21
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

22
Wildfire Preparation
  • Trim trees and remove debris
  • Plan water sources
  • Plan evacuation routes

23
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

24
Natural Disaster Response
Flood
Drink Fluids
Tornado
Go to a higher ground
Heat Wave
Stay away from electricity
Thunderstorm
Go to an inner room
25
Natural Disaster Response
  • Do you understand about
  • Weather emergencies and natural disasters?
  • How to prepare for and survive these events?

26
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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