Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Drill Emergency Planning Tuesday March

Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Drill

Emergency Planning Tuesday, March 24 Morning: Classroom Instruction Afternoon: Pre-drill Surveys & Drill Planning Wednesday, March 25 Morning: Emergency Evacuation Drill Afternoon: Drill Evaluation & Recommendations

Outline ECommon Hazards EEmergency Preparedness Cycle EEmergency Action Plan EDrill Planning EPre-drill Survey

Emergency Preparedness Cycle Evaluation & Improvements Implementation Hazard & Vulnerability Surveys Written Plan & Procedures

Hazard Inventory ELaboratories and shops EChemical/waste storage rooms EMaintenance facilities EOutside contractors

Written Plans EEmergency Action Plan (EAP) EStandard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Emergency Action Plan (EAP) EEmergency reporting EEvacuation procedures EAlarm system ECommunication & training EPlan reviews

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) EFire EChemical spill EMedical emergency ENatural disaster

Implementation E Written EAP & emergency procedures (SOP) E Emergency Management Team E Emergency communication methods E Emergency notification procedures E Available resources E Outside assistance E Post-emergency needs E Training & communication E Exercises & drills

Emergency Management Team (EMT) EMT Executive Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Operations Logistics Planning Finance

Emergency Communications How will: • emergency response team be activated? • outside help summoned? • students/personnel be notified? • university handle incoming calls? • university inform parents, public, etc? • university handle media?

Emergency Notification What will you do when you witness these incidents? • A student collapses in a classroom. • An elevator stuck in mid-floor with five students inside. • A stranger screams at you and threatens violence. • A fire in a trash can. • A fire on lab bench, the fire is spreading fast. • A maintenance worker cut off his finger with a table saw.

Emergency Procedures EProcedures for: ß Reporting emergencies ß Emergency evacuation ß Account for all personnel/students ß Personnel with duties during emergencies EContact information

Communication equipment ETelephones EHand-held radios EInternet EMass media

Available Resources EInternal resources EOutside assistance ß Types of assistance ß Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) ß Joint drills

Post-emergency EAssess damages: ß Data/records, critical equipment, etc ECommunications EMental health counseling EEvaluate response actions

Training EPlan elements ENotification procedures EEmergency contacts EEvacuation procedures EShelter-in-place/lockdown

Types of Emergency Exercises EOrientation EDrill ETabletop (TTE or TTX) EFunctional EFull Scale

Emergency Evacuation Drill EAnnounced VS Surprise EOrderly VS Speedy

Emergency Evacuation Drill

Drill Objectives Occupants will: ß Recognize alarm ß Take appropriation actions ß Immediately begin evacuation using prescribed exit routes ß Provide assistance to visitors or persons having difficulty ß Take evasive action when prescribed exit route is unsafe ß Report to designated assembly area ß Return to building when instructed

Planning an Evacuation Drill EOrganization ERoles & Responsibilities EWritten procedures EEvacuation route map EEvacuation hours EPre-drill inspections EDrill safety ECommunication & training ELogistics during drill ECoordination within facility & w/ outside EDrill evaluation

Evacuation Management ECommand structure ß Chairperson ß Command staff: team mobilization, outside notification, crowd control, site control, traffic control, search & rescue, etc EFloor coordinators

Honolulu Community College: Evacuation Drill Management Team Vice Chancellor-Administrative Services Health Nurse Safety Officer Deans Maintenance Supervisor Security Supervisor Evacuation Bldg clearance Site control

Escape Procedures EClassroom procedures EProcedures for offices, etc. ECommunication of procedures ß Locked exits during weekends

High Rise: Disabled Persons EDesignated helpers EEstablish procedures

Two-assistant Seat Carry 1. Helpers Stand on each side of wheelchair. 2. Helpers grasp each other’s upper arm or shoulder. 3. Person places arms firm around each helper’s neck. 4. Helpers lean forward, place arms under person’s legs, firmly holed each other’s wrists. 5. Working together, helpers lift, using legs, and then carefully stepping forward.

One-person Backpack Lift 1. Helper kneels at front of person. 2. Person places arms up and over helper’s shoulders & chest. 3. Helper leans forward before rising slowly to a full standing position.

Accountability EDesignated assembly area EAccount by name EReport missing persons EWait for a clear signal

Re-Entry EDetermine authority EEstablish communication methods

Pre-drill Facility Survey

Building Survey ENumber of rooms & usage EOccupants & mobility problems EEvacuation routes EExits EAlarm systems EPortable fire Extinguishers

Exit Routes: Design & Construction EFire resistance EAdequate number & width EClearly visible & marked EUnlocked & unobstructed ESide-hinged, open in direction of travel ENot through high hazard areas EDischarge to outside

Exit Routes: Maintenance EAdequate lighting E“Exit” sign E“Not an Exit” sign EDirectional signs ENo storage EDuring renovations

Fire Extinguishers EPolicies on evacuation ß Total or partial? ß Personnel trained?

Fight only a SMALL fire!

RISK ASSESSMENT Fire too big? • Fight: Fire has not spread, flames not higher than your head • Flee: Fire involve flammable solvents, > 60 ft 2, partially hidden Air safe to breathe? • Fight: Adequate oxygen, small quantities of toxic gases • Flee: Need respiratory protection Too hot or too smoky? • Fight: Temperature raised slightly, good visibility, PPE not needed • Flee: Too hot within 10 -15 ft of fire, need to crawl, poor visibility Safe evacuation path? • Fight: Clear path behind you as fighting fire • Flee: Fire is not contained; fire, heat, smoke may block path

Fire Extinguisher Basics EFire tetrahedron EHow extinguisher works ETypes of extinguishers EUsing an extinguisher EMonthly inspections

Fire Tetrahedron

How a Fire Extinguisher Works

Classification of Fires Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics Class B: Flammable liquids Class C: Energized electrical equipment Class D: Metals (potassium, sodium, etc)

Extinguisher Type A, Water Type of Fire Combustibles (Paper, cloth, wood, rubber, plastics) B, CO 2 or Dry Chemical Flammable liquids C, CO 2 or Dry Chemical Electrical Equipment A, B, C Multi-purpose Combustibles, Flammable Liquids, Electrical Equipment D Metals (Oils, gasoline, grease, solvents) (Wiring, electrical equipment, computer) (Magnesium, sodium)

Using a Fire Extinguisher ESound the alarm EIdentify evacuation path EP. A. S. S EBack away EEvacuate

P Pull the pin A Aim low at the base of flames S Squeeze the handle S Sweep side to side

Maintenance EMonthly inspection ß Location ß Pin & tamper seal ß Pressure gauge ß Nameplate ß General condition