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DEC 02 2016 Hurricane An ABF Freight facility that is in the likely path of a Hurricane will be notified by the Regional Vice Pre i f ` age ` I � the generI I office real estate department to begin preparing the facility to minimize damage and/or loss to thestructure, of gequipment, and freight. The following recommendations should be followed when applicable to prepare your facility: 1 . Park a trailer at every dock door possible and high profile freight on the inside of as many dock doors as possible to prevent damage to doors. ?. Park remaining trailers, if any, tightly together in the yard to prevent them from rolling over. 13. Attach and lock loose converter gears to empty trailers. 4. Move all tractors away from overhead wires and utility poles. 5. Deactivate the electric fence if applicable. 6. Any U-Pack equipment spotted for service should be collected and brought back to the terminal. IT. Eliminate power source to diesel fuel tank pumps. . Clean up any debris on the yard or apron that could become airborne in high winds. Once the order to evacuate the facility has been given, all employees should not return until notified by a company representative or if local authorities have authorized reentry to the area in which the terminal is located. Emergency Evacuation Procedure in the event of a fire or other emergency in which the order for evacuation is given, ABF Freight requires total evacuation of all employees from the workplace, unless otherwise assigned or authorized to remain as indicated in the site specific plan. Employees will use the closest accessible exit as outlined in the evacuation plan map posted at the facility and exit by foot to the designated assembly area. .Procedures for EmpIgMees That Remain Only employees designated by the site specific emergency action and fire prevention plan shall remain if necessary in the workplace when an order to evacuate is given . Employees assigned to protect company property understand that the protection of life comes first. Once the assigned duties have been completed, these employees must proceed to the assembly area for head count. Procedures to Account for Emplgj ees After Evacuating After pro I ptly exiting the building, evacuated employees must proceed to the assembly area designated on the site specific evacuation plan map. The designated Employees) in the site specific plan wilt account for all employees on duty at the time of evacuation. Procedures for Employees Performing Rescue or ftigall Outten Employees responsible for rescue or medical duties, as indicated in the site specific plan, shall notify emergency responders if immediate medical attention is necessary by dialing 911 or contacting local emergency responders. Contact information is also included in the site specific plan. Employee Training All employees designated by name or title in the site specific emergency action plan and tasked with responsibility must be trained in hat area of responsibility to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation. 3 I