The U.S. Weather Service reports the movement of severe weather that may present a threat to metropolitan areas. Severe weather includes but is not limited to tornados, tropical storms, etc. If an alert for severe weather is announced by the U.S. Weather Service:
- The Emergency Response Team should move all occupants away from the perimeter of the building instructing Tenant to close perimeter doors when exiting.
- If time permits, close all drapes and blinds.
- Take cover in core areas of the building such as interior offices, hallways, corridors, or restrooms away from glass doors and windows.
- When the all clear is announced, the Emergency Response Team will direct employees to return to regularly scheduled duties
- Call 911 and notify the Security Desk of injuries. [See Emergency Contacts section]
- Report any damage such as broken windows, leaks, or fire to the Security Desk.
- Tenants should maintain an inventory of first aid and emergency supplies.
Emergency Supplies:
- First aid kit
- Cell phone
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Transistor radio and extra batteries
- Latex gloves for blood borne pathogen protection
- Heavy gloves in case of broken glass
- Emergency Analog Telephone to connect to a facsimile line that will operate in the case of a power failure.
- Whistles to get the attention of those around you
- Walking shoes
- Bottled water
- Light sticks (8 hour)