1. ACPL Safety Training Winter Weather Emergencies

3. Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: Explain how severe storm warnings are first received at ACPL. Tell how much snow must be on the ground before library lots are plowed. Explain the difference between a Winter Weather Advisory, Watch, and Warning. Tell who is responsible for deciding to close the library in the event of a winter weather emergency. Explain how you will know if the library will be closing due to a winter weather emergency. Explain your responsibilities in the event of a variety of winter weather scenarios.

4. Emergency Action Plan Click on the screen to download and print a copy of this sheet.

5. Snow is predicted

6. Advisory Click on the screen to download and print a copy of this sheet.

7. Winter Weather Travel Advisories AdvisoryWatchWarning

8. Advisory

9. Watch

10. Warning

11. Will the library close?

12. How will I know if the library is closed? Director Senior Manager text Senior Manager text Senior Manager

13. How will I know if the library is closed?

14. What should I do to prepare?

15. Sidewalks and parking lots

16. QUESTIONS? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.usjhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

17. To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz. complete the quiz