Hurricane Preparedness from Irving Weber Associates

At Irving Weber Associates, we want to be sure that our customers are prepared in the event of an emergency.  Remembering that Hurricane Season lasts until November, we want to take an opportunity to let you know some ways you can be prepared in the event of a major Storm.  Here is a Storm Checklist for you to keep handy and refer to in the face of an imminent storm.

	Before   the Storm:
	Maintain a Phone list of   employees & provide copies to key staff members
	Keep on hand: flashlights,   batteries, first-aid kit, & tool kit
	Determine safe evacuation   routes inland
	If you have a voice mail   system, designate one remote number on which to record messages for   employees.  Provide this number to ALL   employees.
	Unplug any unnecessary   electrical devices
	Inspect, and where possible,   repair drains, gutters, & flashing
	Arrange for programmable call   forwarding for your main business line.    If you can’t get to your store, you can call in & reprogram the   phones to ring elsewhere.
	Give store keys & alarm codes   to trusted employee who lives close to the business in the event that you are   unable to reach your business quickly during an emergency.
	Test your emergency lights
	Fill gas tanks & generator
	Back up computer data   daily.  Keep backup tapes off site
	Use UL-listed surge protectors   & battery backup systems.  They   will add protection for sensitive equipment & help prevent a computer   crash if power is lost
	Protect/relocate important   documents: insurance policies, bank info etc.
	Install windstorm   shutter/plywood over windows & doors
	Inspect outside of property to   secure items that could blow away or become dangerous if they are airborne;   such as chairs, tables, etc
	Secure storage of flammable   liquid drums (Do not put into main facility areas)
	Be sure to have cash on hand
	Remove all items possible from   floor & keep items that remain as far from exterior walls as possible.
	Shut off natural gas supply
	Stay informed about weather   updates, watches, or warnings

  

	During   the storm:
	Patrol the property continuously   & watch for leaks, pipe breakage, fire or structural damage.
	Monitor any   equipment that must remain on line

 

	Power   Outage
	Notify your utility company of   the outage.  Obtain any known   information about the cause & expected length of the outage
	All compressors & related   equipment should be turned off individually once a power outage has   occurred.  When power is restored, turn   on compressors & related equipment individually to minimize the   possibility of an “end rush” that could blow the main circuit breakers.

  

After the   Storm
	Listen to weather stations to   be sure the storm has passed
	Wait until area is declared   safe before entering
	Survey for safety hazards such   as live wires, leaking gas, or flammable liquids.
	Begin Salvage/repair as soon as   possible
	Cover Broker windows & torn   roof coverings
	Separate damaged goods, but   beware of accumulating too much combustible debris inside the building
	Clean roof drains

 

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