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Policy: AUS Policy Title: Revision Date: Page 16 of 22 AUS - 006 Emergency Response Policy 8/10/18 Watch the sky and listen to the radio for weather news, but do not call the National Weather Service unless you spot a tornado. Word of a tornado watch is an alert that there is the possibility of tornado development, which may stay in effect for several hours and cover an area as large as several states. During this period, there is no need to change your regular routine, except to stay alert. A tornado warning, however, means that a tornado has been sighted and indicates its location and probable storm path during a specified time period - usually an hour or less. When this warning is given, people in the storm's path should take precautions immediately. Seek inside shelter. Know where the shelter space is in your facility, as well as in your home. You need to select a secure area of the building in advance. It is preferable to go to the lowest level of the building, such as a basement or storm cellar, and keep emergency equipment on hand there (such as a powerful flashlight, and useful tools - a crowbar, pick, shovel, hammer, pliers, and a screwdriver), in case you might need an escape route if debris should block the exits. However, if a basement is not available, choose an inner hallway or small inner room away from windows. Avoid anything with wide, free-span rooms, such as an auditorium, cafeteria, or large hallway. Make sure you get under something that is sturdy, such as a desk, workbench or heavy table, and use your arms to protect your head and neck. On the Road If you are in your vehicle, never try to outrun a tornado. Tornadoes can pick a vehicle up and Lo si throw it through the air. Get out of the vehicle, and go inside a house or building. If none is nearby or if you are outside with no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch, ravine, under a bridge, or crouch near a strong building. Remember to cover your head with your hands. Protect yourself from flying debris any way you can. EARTHQUAKE The greatest threat during an earthquake is from falling debris. Earthquakes are unpredictable and strike without warning. Therefore, it is important to know the appropriate steps to take when one occurs and to be thoroughly familiar with these steps to be able to react quickly and safely. Duck and Cover 1. Remain inside the building. 2. Seek immediate shelter, drop and take cover under a heavy desk/table, or brace yourself inside a doorframe or against an inside wall. 3. Get at least 15 feet away from windows. 4, If shaking causes the desk or table to move, hold on and be sure to move with it. 5. Resist the urge to panic. Remain calm. Do not be surprised if the electricity goes out, fireielevator alarms begin ringing or the sprinkler system activates. 6. Expect to hear noise from broken glass, creaking walls and falling objects. 7. DO NOT light a cigarette or strike a match. 8. Remain in the same position for several minutes after the earthquake, in case of aftershocks.