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KPQ Document Number: 909 R 5003 GROUP Procedure Rev: 12 Date: 1/22/13 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES • Supervisors monitor local weather conditions. Level 3 Alert: • Security is notified of a TORNADO SIGHTING in the vicinity of the plant via direct contact with the Lathrop/Manteca Fire Department. • SECURITY will activate the Emergency Alarm System. • SECURITY will notify Supervisors via all in -plant radios that a tornado has been spotted and the TAKE COVER procedure will be implemented as per the following: Any employees not in their work areas at the time of a TAKE COVER ALARM should take cover in the nearest TAKE COVER Area to their location. When in the shelters, individuals should crouch down along the walls, and cover their heads as much as possible. *STAYAWAYFROM WINDOWS* Those who cannot reach indoor shelter should find a low-lying area such as a ditch and get as close to the ground as possible, lying on your stomach and covering the back of the head with your hands. An ALL CLEAR notification, verified by SECURITY and the INCIDENT OFFICER, will be issued over all plant radio bands before a safe return to work can occur. Precautions (When Time Permits) • Shut down operations using appropriate classification. • Secure loose material or move to shelter items such as pallets, empty drums, etc. • Forklifts (with forks in the down position) and the pickup truck should be put under cover. • Stop unnecessary outside activities. • Notify and direct all visitors to appropriate tornado shelters. • Partially fill empty tanks with water to one-third level. H:\profile\My Documents\500 E. louise ave (CIA LOF)\9-25-13\909R5003 Emergency Response Procedures.doc Page 51 of 67 Paper Copies are Not Controlled unless stamped in RED "Controlled Document'. Controlled Version appears in QS9000 database. Copies without a RED "Controlled Document' stamp will be OBSOLETE 24 hours from 10/7/2013 8:47 AM