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Other Emergencies Clutch & Brake Xchange First Aid Response: This facility does not maintain a trained first aid responder. It is our policy that first aid response be provided by the local emergency medical response organization, which can be contacted by calling 911. Flood: Floods can be serious catastrophes and they are a very common hazard in the United States. Floods can be caused by a variety of factors, including a sudden accumulation of rain, rising rivers, tidal surges, ice jams and dam failures. The purpose of this program is to ensure the facility is prepared for any floods, by providing information and guidance about hazards that workers may face during and after a flood event. Having these plans in place prior to a flood occurring helps avoid confusion and prevents both injuries and property damage. The facility possesses flood warning methods which help ensure employees are ready to evacuate in an orderly manner before rising waters impact the facility, or its evacuation routes. Facility management is responsible for monitoring for possible flooding conditions and have the authority to initiate evacuation procedures. Common monitoring methods include listening to weather radio or television stations for information about flood watches and warnings. If a supervisor receives information about the possibility of flooding, they will be prepared issue the order for employees to move to higher ground immediately. This order to evacuate should be made before water levels rise and potentially cut off evacuation routes. Part 4 of this Action Plan provides details on facility evacuation procedures. Common notices include • Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Monitor radio and television stations for more information. • Flash Flood Watch: Flash flooding is possible. Be prepared to move to higher ground; monitor radio and television stations for more information. • Flood Warning: Imminent threat- Flooding is occurring or will occur soon; if advised to evacuate, do so immediately. • Flash Flood Warning: Imminent threat-A flash flood is occurring or will occur soon; seek higher ground on foot immediately. There are many potential hazards when flooding has occurred. Some of the most common hazards associated with floods include electrical hazards, drowning, hypothermia from cold weather/water exposure, chemical and biological hazards, trees and debris, lifting injuries, and mold Measures for minimizing potential hazards prior to a flood may include proper de-energization/shutoff of effected electrical sources, gas lines, and water lines. With regard to hazardous materials, the primary concern in a flood is the loss or displacement of these materials by floodwater. For example, water can run into an unsecured underground oil storage tank and, since water is heavier than oil, it will displace the oil. If floodwaters rise high enough, above ground tanks and drums could be similarly affected. When flooding is threatened, it is therefore important to ensure that all hazardous material containers are tightly closed or otherwise fastened shut. Further, steps should be taken to tie down or otherwise secure drums, etc. that might float free during a flood. In the aftermath of a flood, workers may be involved in a variety of general response and recovery operations such as cleaning up minor damage to their worksite. However, operations with significant potential for injury, such as utility restoration, cleaning up spills of hazardous materials, and search and rescue, will only be conducted by community provided services and subcontractors. Emergency Response Action Plan— Clutch&Brake Xchange 1110 vALL ©KPA, LLC Page 9