SEVERE WEATHER RESPONSE PROCEDURE

If an employee is made aware of, or is concerned about the local weather condition, they should immediately contact the Operations Manager. The employee will inform the Front Office of:

• Any Severe Weather Alerts they are aware of.

• The source of the information. (i.e. National Weather Service, customer, truck driver, personal phone call)

If the National Weather Service issues a warning, or if the community’s sirens are heard, the Front Office will begin to monitor the weather using spotters and the weather on local radio and TV stations as needed. Operations Manager evaluates the situation and initiates a Severe Weather Alert as needed.

If severe weather develops in the area, the Operations Manager will notify office staff and the warehouse staff to proceed to the severe weather/tornado shelter room.

Employees/contractors/visitors are to proceed to the designated Tornado Shelter room immediately in an orderly manner. (Facility map posted throughout the facility shows the location of the Tornado Shelter room.) Stay away from all outside windows.

Once inside the Tornado Shelter room, the Operations Manager will ensure all personnel are present or accounted for.

The Operations Manager will give the “All Clear” once severe weather has left the vicinity.