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Policy: AUS Policy Title: Revision Date: Page 15 of 22 AUS - 006 Emergency Response Policy 8/10/18 A "WARNING" means that hurricane winds exceed seventy-four miles an hour, or that a combination of dangerously high water and very rough seas expected in a specific coastal area within twenty-four hours. If you hear this, begin precautionary actions IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait until the last minute to do the things that might leave you un-prepared or even isolated. Quickly decide what you must do in the time available and keep calm throughout the emergency. If a Hurricane Warning is given The following precautionary actions must immediately take place once a Hurricane Warning is given. Follow the instructions of your supervisor if you are at work. 1. Continue to monitor the storm's position by listening to weather advisories on the radio. (Be sure to have enough batteries). 2. If time permits, board over windows or protect them with storm shutters or tape. 3. Secure any outdoor objects that might blow away (garbage containers, tools, signs, etc.). 4. If possible, park your vehicle indoors, or drive it inland. You do not want to be in your vehicle on an open coastal road. Coastal storm surges and �-Alurricane flooding can be erratic and may occur with little or no warning. Do not use `a �' Vehicles during a hurricane warning. 5. Stay indoors away from windows and in a well-protected area. After the Hurricane When the hurricane has passed, be cautious before using electrical equipment in wet areas. Electrical equipment should be dry and checked before use. Do not drink water from any water supply until notification to do so by the public health agency. After the All Clear inResist the temptation to "sightsee" damaged areas. Any driving performed in an extra careful manner because of the possibility of dangling electric wires, flooded areas and undermined roads. If you do notice any broken or damaged water, sewer, or electrical lines report it to the authorities. Monitor the storm's position by listening to weather advisories on the radio. TORNADO When a tornado is spotted, you have only a short time to make emergency decisions. The twister is a violent windstorm characterized by an ominous black, twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. Tornadoes occur in connection with thunderstorms and frequently are accompanied, or followed, by lightning and sometimes heavy rain or hail. Tornadoes form at the base of a cloudbank and form a dark, spinning column. However, if the rain is heavy or if the tornado forms at night, the only sign you may have is its loud; roaring noise, similar to that of a train or a plane. Tornadoes can strike anywhere and during any season of the year. They are most likely to occur during the mid-afternoon and early evening, between April and October, and along the mid-western, southeastern and northeastern parts of the United States. They strike viciously with a force caused by extremely high winds and very low air pressure. Although they normally touch ground for less than twenty minutes, they may touch down several times in different areas, and they spell DANGER!