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Once a hurricane warning has been issued: • Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and or the designated official. • Leave areas that might be affected by storm tide or stream flooding. During a hurricane: • Remain indoors and consider the following: Small interior rooms on the lowest floor without windows. - Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows. - Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick or block with no windows. CHEMICAL SPILL Alco has several Satellite Accumulation Stations/Spill Kits (SAS) located throughout its facilities. Please see the evacuation map for a list of all SAS stations. In addition all control kits are labeled for your protection. In case of a Chemical Spill, the following steps should be taken: When a Large Chemical spill has occurred: • Immediately notify the designated official and Emergency Coordinator. • Contain the spill with available equipment (e.g., pads, booms, absorbent, powder, etc). • Protect storm water drains if affected. • Secure the area and alert other site personnel. • Do not attempt to clean the spill unless trained to do so. • Attend to injured personnel and call the medical emergency number, if required. • Call a local spill cleanup company or the Fire Department (if arrangement has been made) to perform a large chemical spill cleanup. When a Small Chemical Spill has occurred: • Notify the Emergency Coordinator and/or supervisor. • Use spill kits to clean up hazardous waste or chemicals. • Protect storm water drains if affected. • If toxic fumes are present, secure the area (with caution tapes or cones)to prevent other personnel from entering. • Deal with the spill in accordance with the instructions described in the MSDS. • Small spills must be handled in a safe manner, while wearing the proper PPE. • Review the general spill cleanup procedures. Page 4 of 5