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REPUBLIC • • <br /> SERVICES <br /> Safety Manual <br /> Emergency Action Plan <br /> IX. WEATHER—TORNADOS, HURRICANES, FLASH FLOODS <br /> Kevin Basso will make the determination to shut down operations if threatening weather is in the <br /> area. Kevin Basso will decide whether it will be better to leave the facility if time permits or <br /> "shelter-in-place." <br /> 1. Monitor Weather Conditions <br /> When threatening weather suggests that a tomado, or other dangerous weather condition, could <br /> occur in the vicinity,the Emergency Response Coordinator(ERC)will monitor local news/weather <br /> radio broadcasts for warnings issued for areas in or around the Facility. <br /> 2. Proceed to Designated Shelters <br /> When a weather-related warning is issued for the area the ERC will notify all supervisors to be <br /> prepared to move their employees to their assigned shelter areas. At the first sign of an approaching <br /> tornado or threatening weather, supervisors must direct their employees to shelter. If time permits, <br /> turn off your equipment,prior to proceeding to the designated shelter area. <br /> 3. If Designated Shelter is Not Available <br /> Personnel who are unable to reach designated shelters are instructed to use the following <br /> guidance to seek alternative shelter. Shelters should ideally be below grade, or if not feasible, <br /> above grade in an area without windows and of substantial construction. Typically, fire <br /> stairwells and washrooms are examples of appropriate shelter areas. Interior corridors are less <br /> desirable as past incidents have indicated that they can become filled with flying shrapnel. If the <br /> above shelters are not readily available, cover should be sought under heavy furniture, on the <br /> lowest floor, and away from windows, glass doors, etc. All office trailers should be evacuated, <br /> and those personnel should move to a more permanent shelter or lie flat in the nearest depression <br /> or ditch. Personnel who are outdoors and cannot get to shelter should seek a low-lying area, <br /> ditch, depression or low area. <br /> Page 10 of 27 <br /> ©2009 Republic Services 2117/2011 Emergency Action Plan <br />