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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES//Aff1ff.fAff No one likes to think about disasters. We tend to think they won't happen to us. But the truth is,disasters do happen,often when we least expect them. Your response to a disaster could mean the difference between life and death, not just for you,but for others as well. In the event of an emergency/disaster,carry out your responsibilities as indicated by Costco's Disaster Plan. Be alert for additional instructions from the Building Captain and Emergency Response Teams. Familiarize yourself with the Disaster Plan. Participate in emergency/disaster drills! Know what actions you, and others working In your imme- The best plans come together when rehearsed. diate environment,should take in response to various types of disasters. WEATHER EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY EVACUATIONS => Respond to the alarm signal or evacuation notice T a When you hear an alarm sound, urn off equipment if possible respond immediately—even if it's just => Perform any assigned emergency duties a drill 16 =:> Follow assigned evacuation route • Encourage coworkers to respond to the alarm as well =:> Use assigned evacuation exit(s) • Stay behind only if you have been assigned special => Assemble in the assigned roll-call emergency duties meeting place Know your assigned exit routs • Quickly turn off any equipment you are using ACTIVE SHOOTER • Assist the disabled or others who need help • Proceed quickly but calmly. Don't panic, run or push An active shooter is a person who is actively engaging in killing, or trying to kill people in a confined or popu- lated area. These situations are unpredictable and • Go directly to the designated meeting place(some evolve very quickly. Motivation for a violent person is emergencies,such as active shooter situations or tor- often personal, and attempts to talk the person down nadoes,for example, may require a delay for meeting will likely not be successful. at the designated roll-call area) • If anyone is missing, alert your manager or supervisor Employees must take steps to avoid the violent person or, as a last resort, attempt to disable them. Regard- immediately less of your role at Costco,your personal safety comes • Stay out of the way of emergency vehicles. first. • Never reenter the building for any reason until you Follow the"Run, Hide, Fight" principles found in the get the official okay Risk Management Manual and Violence in the Work- place training. FIRE ALARMS AND RESPONSE OSHA requires that employers have and maintain an alarm system,with a distinctive signal,in the event of an emergency Know at least two exit routes from any part of the building—from wherever you may be. • Go to your assigned meeting place promptly,so your ER Team Members will know that you are accounted for and not in any danger. If the fire alarm goes off,take it seriously—don't assume it's just a drill • Don't stop to get your personal belongings—just follow the evacuation instructions immediately. • If you are assigned to turn off equipment or perform other duties,do them quickly—However,your personal safety is most important! • Use your best judgment about whether you can safely perform such duties.