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SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS <br /> In case of Severe Weather and Natural Disasters, the following steps should be taken: <br /> Earthquake: <br /> • Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator of the designated <br /> official. <br /> • Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets and electrical power. <br /> • Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place. <br /> • Evacuate as instructed by the Emergency Coordinator and or the designated official. <br /> Flood: <br /> (If in doors) <br /> • Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator. <br /> • Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes. <br /> (If outdoors) <br /> • Climb to high ground and stay there. <br /> • Avoid walking or driving through floodwater. <br /> • Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes. <br /> Tornado: <br /> • When a warning is issued by sirens or other means, seek inside shelter. <br /> • Consider the following: <br /> - Small interior rooms on the lower floor without windows. <br /> - Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows. <br /> - Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick or block with no windows. <br /> • Stay away from outside walls and windows. <br /> • Use arms to protect head and neck <br /> • Remain sheltered until the tornado threat is announced to be over. <br /> Hurricane: <br /> • The nature of a hurricane provides for more warning than other natural and weather <br /> disasters. A hurricane watch issued when a hurricane becomes a threat to a coastal <br /> area. A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane winds Of 74 mph or higher or a <br /> combination of dangerously high water and rough seas are expected in the next 24 <br /> hours. <br /> Once a hurricane watch has been issued: <br /> • Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or designated official. <br /> • Move to a safe place if time allows. <br /> • Continue to monitor local TV and radio stations for instructions. <br /> • If you are on high ground, away from the coast and plan to stay, secure the building, <br /> moving all loose items indoors and boarding up windows and openings. <br /> • Collect drinking water in appropriate containers. <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />