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

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