Severe Weather | Emergency Management | �ǿ�Ӱ��-Cascades

Severe Weather: (lightning, high winds, flooding, heat, cold, snow)

Response

Heat
- Hydrate
- Monitor work/rest level
- Avoid sunshine/create shade
- Monitor health of animals
- Protect skin and eyes from UV radiation exposure by using sunblock, hat, sunglasses, etc.
Lightning
- Avoid contact with corded devices or electrical equipment
- Avoid contact with plumbing
- Stay away from windows
- Avoid tall objects/natural lightning rods
- Take shelter in a sturdy building
- Take shelter in an automobile. Avoid touching metal surfaces.
High Winds
- Seek shelter indoors
  - Move away from glass windows
  - Avoid blowing debris
- Secure loose objects that may blow away
- Identify safe areas to move to incase the winds become extreme
Flooding
- Monitor area for rising water
- Do not drive through flooded areas
- Do not walk through moving water
- Do not park near streams or other waterways
Winter Storms (ice/snow/cold)
- Carry appropriate equipment in vehicle:
  - Blankets
  - Food and water
  - Ice scraper
  - Full tank of gas
  - Hat and gloves
- Minimize exposure to the cold by staying indoors. Monitor weather service forecasts
- Dress appropriately
  - Dress in layers
  - Keep dry
- Open cabinet doors/office doors to allow heat to circulate in closed spaces
- Unless pre-approved, DO NOT burn materials inside of buildings to create heat (e.g. kerosene heaters, BBQs, candles)
- When working in the cold, take breaks and drink lots of water
- Campus closure will follow the procedures in Appendix E – �ǿ�Ӱ��-Cascades Closure Plan.
Wild Fire
- Monitor advisories prior to departing on travel/field trips
- Monitor the
- Communicate location regularly if traveling into remote areas that are susceptible to fire
- If building a fire, be prepared to properly extinguish with dirt and water
- Campus evacuation will follow the procedures in Appendix E – �ǿ�Ӱ��-Cascades Emergency Operations Plan. �ǿ�Ӱ��-Cascades officials will work with law-enforcement officials preceding and throughout any advisory or mandatory evacuations to ensure personnel are evacuated and that �ǿ�Ӱ��-Cascades’ assets are protected.

Recovery

Check on welfare of fellow staff/faculty/students
Review work place for post-event damage. Contact Facilities & Operations Manager to request repair
Review event response and adjust response plan if necessary