Earthquake
Jul 14, 2021
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EARTHQUAKE
POLICY STATEMENT
In the event of an earthquake, the Club's main priority shall be the safety of its members. Club facilities, equipment, food, water and supplies shall be made available for members and staff.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
- Unit Director will conduct internal and external hazard assessments in Dec and June with the local fire department of the facilities.
- Boys & Girls Club staff receive first aid and CPR training annually.
- Boys & Girls Club staff and children are taught to "duck, cover and hold" using sturdy tables or desks as protection when possible.
- Boys & Girls Club staff conduct earthquake drills twice annually.
- Parents of members are informed of emergency procedures.
- Boys & Girls Club staff receives earthquake preparedness training including:
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- knowledge of the safest place in each room
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- knowledge of the location of all primary exits
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- knowledge of the location of all secondary exits
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- knowledge of the storage site for emergency supplies and equipment
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- knowledge of how, where, and when to evacuate.
RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY
Boys & Girls Club staff must follow these established procedures:
- Calm and reassure members and visitors.
- Take the members to a safe place. Evacuate the building if advised by the authorities. Proceed to the primary assembly area or secondary assembly area if necessary.
- Take attendance and assess the medical condition of children.
- Provide first aid as needed.
- Check the building for safety. Check gas, water, sewage, and electrical and building damage.
- Clean up spills to reduce hazards.
- Wear your shoes at all times.
- Listen for further emergency instructions from news reports on the radio.
- Do not allow children to use the telephone, except in extreme emergencies.
- Record the names of children who leave the assembly area as well as the names of the people they left with.
- Do not leave the designated evacuation assembly area until all of the members have left with by an authorized adult.
DESIGNATED EVACUATION ASSEMBLY AREAS
Menlo Park Area #1: Grass Playfield East Palo Alto Area #1 Grass Playfield Redwood City Area #1: Grass Playfield
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
- Flashlights (3)
- Batteries (‘D’ cell)
- Water (15 gallons)
- Portable radio
- First aid kit
- Matches
- Tool kit
- Propane gas grill
- Paper products
- Food supplies
- Emergency supplies are kept in storage
