600 Emergency Response Guide 655 Flood Emergency Action

600. Emergency Response Guide, 655 Flood Emergency Action Plan A. The Purpose of This Policy The purpose of this policy is to protect life and property by correctly responding to a flood. Continue ► SAFETY & SECURITY GUIDE © Marin Management, Inc. 1

600. Emergency Response Guide, 655 Flood Emergency Action Plan B. Planning for a Flood Minor floods are common in hotels, so all team members need to know how to prevent them and how to respond when they occur. A flood caused by a broken water pipe or natural causes is likely to do little permanent damage if proper planning is done in advance. The following should be done to plan for a flood: v Store all equipment and supplies that are vulnerable to water damage on pallets or shelves. v Know the procedure and locations to turn off the Hotel's water supply in an emergency. It is the responsibility of the maintenance supervisor to instruct managers-on-duty, security staff and the front-desk staff on the location of shut-off valves to the Hotel and how they are shut off. Continue ► SAFETY & SECURITY GUIDE © Marin Management, Inc. 2

600. Emergency Response Guide, 655 Flood Emergency Action Plan C. Water Pipe Breaks In case a water or sewer pipe breaks, immediately contact the manager-on-duty and maintenance supervisor. Shut off the main valve only as a last resort, because it will completely shut off the water in the building. A list of water system shut-off valves is in your Hotel-specific Emergency Information Guide. End SAFETY & SECURITY GUIDE © Marin Management, Inc. 3

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