Title: Preparing for Weather Emergencies
1Preparing for Weather Emergencies
2Session 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
3Hazards of Weather Emergencies
- Collapsed walls and buildings
- Injured or trapped people
- Impassable bridges and roads
- Downed power and telecommunication lines
- Utilities out of order
4Hazards of Weather Emergencies (cont.)
- Broken windows
- Water damage
- Outside items blown or washed away
- Extreme temperatures
- Lightning strikes
- Downed trees or tree limbs
5Emergency Plan
- Evacuation routes and procedures
- Critical plant operations
- Accounting for evacuees
- Rescue and medical duties
- Procedures for reporting emergencies
6Critical 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
7Evacuation 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
8Family Emergency Plan
- Develop and practice your plan
- Determine evacuation routes and assembly areas
- Determine safe rooms when evacuation is
inappropriate
9Family 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
10Disaster 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
11Hazards 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.
12Hazards and Preparedness
- Do you understand the information presented in
the previous slides?
13Earthquake 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
14During 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
15Tornado 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
16During 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
17Flood 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
18During 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
19Hurricanes
- 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
20Severe 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
21Heat 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
22Wildfire Preparation
- Trim trees and remove debris
- Plan water sources
- Plan evacuation routes
23During 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
24Natural Disaster Response
Flood
Drink Fluids
Tornado
Go to a higher ground
Heat Wave
Stay away from electricity
Thunderstorm
Go to an inner room
25Natural Disaster Response
- Do you understand about
- Weather emergencies and natural disasters?
- How to prepare for and survive these events?
26Key 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
27Questions or Additional Assistance?
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