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Tornado Response Plan Premier Hyundai of Tracy The threat of a tornado is real . Every year many tornadoes ravage the countryside and communities of the state . While avoiding property damage during a tornado is certainly difficult, there are several steps that can be taken to enhance personal safety . Some general guidelines for personal safety include : 1 . Seek Shelter: Try to get inside. If you cannot get inside, crouch for protection beside a strong structure or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area and cover your head and neck with your arms or a piece of clothing. Beware of water runoff. If inside, a good place to be during a tornado is in the basement of a building. If a basement is not available, try to move to a protected interior room on the lowest floor of the building, as far as possible from exterior walls and windows . Try to avoid large-span roof areas . Service shops may be an example. Try to use a piece of clothing or your arms to shield your head and neck. 2. Driving : A tornado can literally pick a car or truck up off the ground and throw it several hundred feet. If an individual in a vehicle finds himself immediately threatened by a tornado, he should normally stop, exit the vehicle and seek shelter immediately in a nearby building. In some instances, the best option may be to get out of the car and lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area. This can offer some protection against flying debris and reduce the chance of being carried away by the tornado . Shield your head and neck and beware of water runoff. 3 . Accountability: Tornadoes come and go in a matter of minutes, or even seconds . They typically displace not only objects, but people too . As soon as danger passes, it is important to account for everyone at the facility . It is easiest to account for everyone by assembling at the evacuation assembly area (see Part 3 of this plan) . Once at the assembly area, don' t leave until told to do so by your supervisor or other responsible facility manager. I 4. Hazardous Materials : There is little that can be done to prevent the spilling or other release of these materials if a tornado hits the facility. However, as soon as the storm passes, every effort should be made to contain any release . Proper authorities may also have to be notified . Additional details on spill response activities are included in Section 1 of this action plan. 5. Beware of Hazards : Some steps to take following a tornado include : • Stay away from downed power lines . Report them immediately to the utility company . Stay away from damaged buildings until cleared by a qualified inspector. • Evacuate if gas or other dangerous fumes are detected. Notify appropriate authorities . • Avoid the use of candles (in many instances more people die from candle-related fires after a disaster than from the disaster itself I Emergency Response Action Plan — Premier Hyundai of Tracy 1110 vALL ©KPA, LLC Page 12