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Responding to.. . EARTHQUAKES <br /> An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground unIFIM <br /> BOMB TREAHTS <br /> v caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the <br /> Earth's surface. This shaking can cause buildings and bridges UNIFIED WESTERN GROCERS,INC. <br /> Any person receiving a call alleging a bomb or other to collapse; disrupt gas, electric, and phone service; and <br /> device should attempt to obtain as much information as sometimes trigger landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires, <br /> possible from the caller. Make sure you collect at least and huge, destructive ocean waves <br /> the following information: Device Location,Type of Device (tsunamis). <br /> and Detonation time. Preparing and planning are important <br /> 1. If the threat of an explosion is imminent, activate the to an effective response to an <br /> fire alarm to initiate building evacuation. earthquake: <br /> 2. Evacuate the building quickly and calmly by way of 1. Pick "safe places". A safe place Emergency <br /> the nearest exit. could be under a sturdy table or <br /> 3. Upon exiting, proceed to a safe distance from the desk or against an interior wall Response: General <br /> building. Keep clear of emergency vehicles. If away from windows and shelving , <br /> possible report to the designated evacuation area for or tall equipment that could fall on Concepts <br /> your building. Stay with the group. you. <br /> 4. Do not reenter the building until the "all-clear" has 2• Practice drop, cover, and hold-on <br /> been given. at least twice a year, Frequent <br /> practice will help reinforce safe <br /> behavior. <br /> 3. Wait in your safe place until the shaking stops, then �► <br /> check to see if you are hurt. <br /> 4. Be on the lookout for fires. Fire is the most common ,a <br /> -- earthquake-related hazard, due to broken gas lines, <br /> damaged electrical lines or appliances, and previously <br /> contained fires or spill being released. <br /> FIRES __ 5. If you must leave a building after the shaking stops, use <br /> the stairs, not the elevator. <br /> 6. If you are outside in an earthquake, stay outside. Move <br /> away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. <br /> 1. Employees must immediately report any fire incident, Crouch down and cover your head. <br /> regardless of severity, directly to their supervisor or <br /> the Emergency Coordinator. <br /> 2. Know the location of emergency fire equipment in <br /> your facility. Know how to operate the emergency <br /> equipment prior to needing it. <br /> 3. If you see a fire notify your supervisor immediately <br /> and do not panic. <br /> 4. If the fire is small attempt to put it out with a fire <br /> extinguisher, <br /> oir catiosj <br /> 5. Do not risk your personal safety to extinguish a fire. � � A}�,�ro,�nate Action and N .hT <br /> If the fire cannot be put out with one or two fire for Emergency Situations <br /> extinguishers, evacuate the area immediately. " <br /> 6. Never attempt to fight a fire in a flammable liquids or Iwo <br /> A training supplement to Emergency <br /> solvent storage room. Response Procedures <br /> 7. If the fire is beyond immediate control with fire J� Compliance Services, Inc. <br /> extinguishers,the Emergency Coordinator will initiate p <br /> evacuation procedures. 10374 Trademark Street <br /> B. Regardless of the response, all fire incidents will be Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 <br /> reported by the Emergency Coordinator to the Fire Phone:909.483.3304 UWG-0007 <br /> Department. It is better to have them respond after Fax:909.494.7523 <br /> the fire has been extinguished than to call w en the <br /> i <br />