PCCA Journal 1st Quarter 2014 - page 20

PCCA Journal|1
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Quarter 2014
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ter, being familiar with and monitoring
your community’s warning system, and
establishing procedures to account for
individuals in the building. Employers
may need to obtain additional equip-
ment and/or resources (e.g., emergency
supply kits) identified in the plan. In
addition, workers need to be trained and
plans need to be practiced to ensure that
personnel are familiar with what to do in
the event of a tornado.
Planning
Identifying Shelter Locations
An underground area, such as a base-
ment or storm cellar, provides the best
protection from a tornado. If an under-
ground shelter is unavailable, consider
the following:
• Seek a small interior room or hallway
on the lowest floor possible
• Stay away from doors, windows, and
outside walls
• Stay in the center of the room, and
avoid corners because they attract
debris
• Seek rooms constructed with rein-
forced concrete, brick, or block with
no windows and a heavy concrete
floor or roof system overhead
• Avoid auditoriums, cafeterias, and
gymnasiums that have flat, wide-span
roofs.
Personnel should also be aware of
what to do if caught outdoors when a
tornado is threatening. Seek shelter in
a basement or a sturdy building. If one
is not within walking distance, try to
drive in a vehicle, using a seat belt, to
the nearest shelter. If flying debris is
encountered while in a vehicle, there
are two options: 1) stay in the vehicle
with the seat belt on, keeping your head
below the windows and covering it with
your hands or a blanket, or 2) if there is
an area that is noticeable lower than the
roadway, lie in that area and cover your
head with your hands.
Accountability Procedures
The following steps are recommended to
help ensure the safety of personnel if a
tornado occurs:
Warning Systems
Tornado Watch
- Tornadoes are likely
to occur in the watch area. Be ready to
act quickly and take shelter, and check
supply kits. Monitor radio and television
stations for more information.
Tornado Warning
- Imminent threat
- A tornado has been sighted in the area
or has been indicated by radar. Take
Safety Watch
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