Post on 18-Dec-2015
City of Radcliff
Preparing for Weather Emergencies
Goals
This program has been developed to remind you of the actions you should take during severe weather. This includes:
Building emergency planning and preparedness
Personal preparedness Specific actions to take in severe weather
emergencies
Is your workplace or Your Home at Risk?
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
Flash Floods
Hazards of Weather Emergencies
Injuries and fatalities Buildings (work and/or
home) could be damaged Impassable bridges
and roads Damaged power lines Utility failures
Hazards of Weather Emergencies (cont.)
Broken windows Water damage Outside items blown
or washed away People trapped Lightning strikes resulting in fires Interruption of operations Building/Roadway flooding
Emergency Action Plan
Notification Procedures for reporting emergencies Evacuation routes, weather safe havens and
emergency procedures Accounting for employees Rescue and medical duties Evacuating unsafe/damaged buildings Returning to “normal” operations
Outdoor Warning Sirens
Operated by Siren activation indicates that you should go
into a building and seek more information from media or other source
Sirens tested
NOAA Weather Radios
Radio provides a verbal message of the type of emergency and action to take.
Radio also provides indicator lights for persons with hearing disabilities
Mostly broadcasts weather emergencies, but can be used for other emergencies as well
Tested weekly at varying times
Word of Mouth
Employees should make other faculty, staff, students and visitors aware of any weather watches and/or warnings.
Employees should direct these individuals to take appropriate actions
Emergency Actions
Ensure that other employees in your area are aware of the severe weather
Stay indoors and away from glass doors and windows
Go to a secure designated shelter, refuge area or safe haven
Take steps to protect yourself, your fellow employees and students and minimize damage
Evacuation Procedures
Recognize evacuation signal and listen for instructions
Shut down equipment, close windows and doors
Go to the nearest safe exit Participate in drills and provide feedback
Your Family Emergency Plan
Develop and practice your plan Determine evacuation routes and
assembly areas Determine safe rooms for weather emergencies Know how to turn off your electricity, water and
gas List family emergency phone numbers Understand outdoor sirens, own a weather radio Take First-aid and fire extinguisher training
Radio and flashlight Water and dry or
canned food Blankets and clothes First-aid kit, medicine Soap, toothpaste,
toilet paper, etc. Map, phone numbers,
other documents Cash
Home Disaster Supply Kit
Watch or Warning
A watch means conditions are favorable for the severe weather event in or near the watch area
A warning means the severe weather event is imminent or occurring in the warned area
Tornados
When a tornado watch orwarning is issued: Seek basement/storm cellar(these are the 2 safest places duringa tornado Get into a solid building Stay away from doors
and windows– Go to the center of building
If outside, lie flat in ditchand cover your head with hands
Tornados (cont)
Go to the center of building If outside, lie flat in ditch
and cover your head with hands
When a flood “warning” is issued: Bring in outside items,
move furniture upstairs Evacuate the flood zone Move to higher ground
away from rivers, streams Do not attempt to drive
across flooded roads If trapped, go to higher floor
and wait for rescue
Floodwater = Danger
Severe Thunderstorms
Lightning, heavy rain, flash flood, hail
Lightning always accompanies thunderstormsIf a severe thunderstorm warning is issued: Go inside a sturdy building or car Stay away from windows, faucets,
electrical items If outside, crouch on the ground in a low place(do not lie flat on ground during thunderstorm)
Storm Shelter locations for City buildings
City Hall - Basement Police Department – Lower level Fire Station #1 – City storm shelter Fire Station #2 – Pantry area Public Works – Hope building lower level Colvin Community Center – downstairs
bathrooms
Summary
Know the hazards of weather emergencies Understand your Building Emergency Action
Plan Develop a family emergency plan Make a disaster supply kit Take steps to prepare at work and at home for
emergencies