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t, 31HERITAGE FAMILY OF COMPANIES SAFETY TRAINING— November 2022 Topic: Emergency Preparedness Atteptidit'ltjid Action Required by: 1. ^,ll branch employees to review and discuss emergencies that relate to your location 2. Vfr branch employees participate in an emergency evacuation drill 3. A I.I.branch managers detail an evacuation plan Descriptimt; Al I branches must have procedures for reporting a fire or emergency,procedures for emergency evacuation inciiiding type of evacuation and exit route assignments, procedures to account for all employees after an evacuatiu(i 6s occurred, who should be contacted if there are questions about the plan, and finally if the plan is ena�tLd�Nho should be contacted for notification purposes.All branches must have posted with their emergency action plan an evacuation route outlining where the exits are and where emergency equipment is located (fire extinguishers,first aid kits, etc.). Inciement''Weather: I o)-nados: Go to a safe shelter immediately—most interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy b.61ding. Stay away from windows,doors, and outside building walls. Watch out for flying debris and use your anis to protect your head and neck. If you are in a vehicle—do not try to outrun the tbriindo in a vehicle. If you cannot get to a building.cover your head and neck with your arms and . &dyer your body with a blanket or coal if possible. • !~lands: Can develop slowly or quickly—and come without warning. Do not walk, swim or drive tfl'?6ugh flood waters. "-turn around, don't drown". Six inches of moving water can sweep your a �Ochicle away. Depending on the type of flooding: evacuate if told to do so, move to higher ground or it Nigher floor.stay where you are. If flooding is expected, lift or elevate all electronics and electrical cords off of the floor. y �.!intcr Storms: Pay attention to hazardous winter weather notifications and management r,cOmrnendation on work schedule. Be prepared For winter weather at home, at work, and in your H. Create an emergency supply kit for your car in case you are stranded on the road. Ensure you and your household have a plan regarding shelter and supplies. While in the vehicle and at home efnsure you are keeping exhaust pipes and vents clear of snow and debris. Hurricanes: Pay attention to hurricane notifications and management recommendation on work schedule. If you live in a mandatory evacuation zone and local officials tell you to evacuate,do so Lrr�,_� immediately. Ensure you and your household have a plan regarding shelter, supplies, and evacuation `i6ecessary. Take refuge in a designated storm shelter, or an interior room for high winds. Additionally, if trapped in a building by flooding,go to the highest level of the building—do not go into a closed attic. • Earthquakes: If you are inside, stay and do not run outside and avoid doorways. Follow"drop, cover, and hold on". Drop to your hand and knees,cover your head and neck with your arms. If there is a .sturdy table or desk,crawl underneath it for shelter. If you are under a table or desk, hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it if it moves. If you are outdoors,stay outdoors and away from buildings. If you are in a car, pull over and stop---set your parking brake. 'Fii°es: .Jett other personnel in the immediate area by yelling"fire". Activate a fire alarm or make an . 'einergenev-annottncetnent. If the Fire is small and you have been properly trained on operation of a fire extingui�' er.you may choose to attempt to put out the fire by using the"PASS"technique: V. 'P'=Pull the safety pin 2. 'A=Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire 3. S=Squeeze the operating lever 4. S=Sweep side to side covering the base of the fire. If the fire cannot be contained or is larger in size, ensure all customers and employees have been told to evacuate.and call 911. All employees are to go to a designated spot where accountability will be obtained. Preparedness Materials