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<br />Flood <br />Most floods will occur as a result of a hurricane or extensive rainfall. There will be sufficient <br />time to perform an orderly and systematic response in operations. The following precautions <br />will apply: <br />1. Turn off all utilities at main switch. <br />2. Move all valuables to a higher level. <br />3. Place sandbags outside entranceways. <br /> <br />Hurricane <br />Hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th. Once a Hurricane warning has <br />been determined the approved emergency management steps will be taken to protect <br />employees, patrons and property. <br /> <br />Recommended Hurricane safety procedures: <br />1. Remove valuable papers from bottom files and put in higher locations, preferably not <br />out in the open. <br />2. Clear desk surfaces of all papers, books, etc. <br />3. Put chairs on top of desks. <br />4. Unplug all electrical items except telephones. <br />5. Cover computer equipment and telephones with plastic. <br />6. Close all doors inside building. <br />7. Tape outside windows. <br />8. Remove perishables from refrigerators. <br />9. Move plants from the windows. <br /> <br />After the storm, contact your supervisor regarding your whereabouts and safety. Division <br />managers or their designated representatives are responsible for contacting the Management <br />Team to provide information about their employees and to determine the next course of <br />action. <br /> <br />Tornado <br />Usually very little preparation can be done in advance of a tornado. If a tornado warning is <br />issued, employees should take shelter immediately and crouch down, covering their heads. It is <br />safer to be on the first floor instead of any upper floors. The safest areas on the first floor are <br />those areas that are well away from any windows, in hallways, enclosed offices, parking <br />garages, near load-bearing and support walls. <br /> <br />In the SportsPlex, the safest areas of the building in case of a tornado are: <br />o Locker Rooms <br />o Restrooms <br />o Fire exit stairwells <br /> <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 177AA06A-30B4-42FF-A85A-78B5A7C51DBE