1. Emergency Preparation
Knowing what to do

2. Purpose of Emergency Planning
To protect our ResidentS
To protect EACH OTHER
What is the best way to accomplish that goal?
Prepare for various emergencies

3. Emergency Classifications and Types
Tornado
Power Outage
Attack - Chemical
Lockdown
Lockdown
Lockdown
Highest Risk:
April – July
Highest Risk:
April – July
December - February
Risk Level Low
No Specific Timeframe

4. Emergency Classifications and Types
Bomb
Major Gas Leak
Fire
Evacuation
Evacuation
Evacuation
Rick Level Medium
No Specific Timeframe
Rick Level Medium
No Specific Timeframe
Risk Level Medium
No Specific Timeframe

5. Tornado Procedure
Once severe weather approaches Nursing will take control.
Monitoring Weather radio (located in Medication Room)
Start Communication Tree (located in RED binder)
Announce “Tornado Warning”
Designate Staff to assist with Residents
Announce “All Clear” upon end of warning

6. Tornado Procedure During Tornado WATCH Staff will start head count
Staff will instruct Residents to stay in building/apartment
Staff will instruct Residents to stay out of tub, showers and pool
Staff will inform Nursing leads of any Resident who refuses

7. Tornado Procedure During Tornado WARNING CBRF RCAC 2 STORY
Assist Residents to their bathroom with door closed
Radio headcount and Resident situation/problem to Nursing Supervisor
Assist Residents to their bathroom with door closed
Radio headcount and Resident situation/problem to Nursing Supervisor
Move Residents from second floor to first floor apartment bathrooms or locker rooms
Assist Residents to their bathroom with door closed
Radio headcount and Resident situation/problem to Nursing Supervisor

8. EVERYONE will stay in shelter until “All Clear” is called by Nursing
Tornado Procedure
Retreat Center
Staff will direct all Guests in Main Building to seek shelter in lower level bathrooms/storage areas with no windows.
Resale
Staff will direct all Guests/Residents to designation - safe locations such as bathrooms/storage areas with no windows.
EVERYONE will stay in shelter until
“All Clear” is called by Nursing

10. Power Outage Procedure
During power outage, backup generators will maintain…
Limited lighting
Heat
Water
Staff Must
Manage Resident Fear and Comfort

11. Power Outage Procedure
Once Power Outage Occurs…
Nursing
will designate Staff to attend to Resident needs
Maintenance
will monitor Power Outage reporting to Nursing

12. Power Outage Procedure
Staff will:
Go room to room, checking on Residents, encouraging them to go where electricity is being maintained (Activity Center)
Verify each Resident is safe, warm, comfortable
Residents who choose to stay should be provided with a flashlight
Report head count to Nursing
Continue Resident checks hourly
Resident checks will be done hourly until
“All Clear” is called by Maintenance

13. Attack: Chemical/Biological/Nuclear
Sirens are used to alert the county
Nursing
will designate Staff to attend to Resident needs.
Maintenance
will gather supplies needed to protect Staff and Residents and shut down all vacuum systems (AC and Air Exchanges)
Kitchen
will move as much food and ice as possible into
the Activity Center

14. Attack: Chemical/Biological/Nuclear
Staff will:
Bring all Residents indoors to the Activity Center
Maintenance will lock all doors, windows, placing towels at the bottom of doorways to stop air flow
Monitor radio for safety updates
Ensure Residents and Staff have water and light meals
Manage and maintain Resident comfort until
“All Clear” is called by Nursing.

15. Call Administrator/Nursing next
Bomb Treat
MOST important part of a bomb threat is the initial contact.
The individual who receives initial contact must…
Stay calm
Keep talking, asking as many questions as possible
Listen for anything and everything (background sounds, music, vehicles/trains)
Do not use lights, cell phones.
IMMEDIATELY CALL 911
Call Administrator/Nursing next

16. Residents/Staff will then be allowed back in the building
Bomb Threat
Announcement should be made asking all Residents/Staff to report to outdoor shelter areas (Meadows Courtyard and north Resale parking lot).
Designated Staff will start head count, coordinating with other shelter areas
Once everyone is accounted for and outside building, transitioning of Residents to the Retreat Center or Faith Christian School Gymnasium may begin.
While evacuating Residents, be aware of anything out of place. If you notice anything, contact 911 immediately.
Police and Fire will clear the building and report “All Clear”.
Residents/Staff will then be allowed back in the building

17. Call Administrator/Nursing next
Major Gas Leak
Anyone who smells gas, contact Maintenance immediately and clear the area (discontinue the use of fire and lights).
Maintenance will respond immediately to assess the severity of the leak.
Small leaks do not require evacuation
Major leaks require evacuation
IMMEDIATELY CALL 911
Call Administrator/Nursing next

18. Residents/Staff will then be allowed back in the building
Major Gas Leak
Announcement should be made asking all Residents/Staff to report to outdoor shelter areas, away from building.
Designated Staff will start head count, coordinating with other shelter areas.
Once everyone is accounted for and outside building, transitioning of Residents to the Retreat Center or Faith Christian School Gymnasium may begin.
Once gas leak is corrected, Maintenance will report “All Clear”
Residents/Staff will then be allowed back in the building

19. Takeaways
Always remain calm and assure Residents that everything will be okay.
All Emergency Plans are located in the RED binder near the fire boxes(know them).
During all emergency situations, while speaking with Resident family members, assure them that Resident is safe, comfortable and the situation is under control.

20. BE PREPARED