HIGHLAND CITY LIBRARYDISASTER AND EMERGENCY PLAN KELLIE JOHNSON 11/09/12

QUICK PLANNERQuick contact guide

• INSTITUTIONAL CONTACTS

• Director: Kent Slade• Cell: 801-380-8441 • khslade@gmail.com• Emergency: 801-636-2366• Texting: 8013808441.txt.att.net

• Assistant Librarian: Michelle DeKorver

• Home: 801-616-3346 • mdekorver@gmail.com• Cell: 801-369-1134• Texting: 8013691134.txt.att.net

• EMERGENCY REPSONDERS

• Emergency Medical / Ambulance

• 9-911• 801-794-3970

• Police Department / Law Enforcement

• 9-911

• 801-794-3970

• BUILDING UTILTIES• Water – Fire Sprinklers• 9-911

• Water (Potable) – Drinking/Bathrooms

• 801-420-2553

• Plumber• AAA Action Response• 801-636-3333• Action Plumbing• 801-407-3010•

• BUILDING UTILTIES• Electricity / Power Company• Rocky Mountain Power • 1-877-508-5088

• Gas• Questar Gas

• 800-767-1689

• Telephone• Veracity• 801-379-3000

• Facilities / Building Manager• Wade Lehmberg (Structural)• Office: 801-756-5751 ext.

1004• Cell: 801-420-0136• • After Hours Public Works• 801-420-2553

• Jody Bates (Exterior Doors)• Office: 801-756-5751 ext.

4505• Cell: 801-885-6351

• Information Technology Officer / IT

• Dave Provost• Cell: 801-949-8463

CITY & LIBRARY BUILDINGKnow the building

EMERGENCY EVACUATIONVarious Threats

• Leave the building without delay in by the nearest safe exit.

• If the alarm stops sounding continue evacuation and warn others who may attempt to enter the building.

• Secure your area and take personal items with you only if that can be done quickly.

• Instruct all patrons, visitors, and other members of staff to leave as well. Do not force those who do not want to leave.

• Assist disabled persons in leaving the building.• Meet at the designated emergency meeting area.• Notify police or fire personnel of the location of persons

remaining in the building.

EMERGENCY MEETING AREAHeadcount

IN CASE OF . . . Fire or Flood

Fire Extinguisher Video

Water Leak (Weather):• Remove items from the area that may be damaged.• Place a trash can below any dripping leaks.• Contact Wade Lehmberg during city office hours.• After hours contact Public Works and Kent or

Michelle.

Flooding (Plumbing):• Block access to the flooded area and call an Industrial

Plumber.• Call Power Company if there is an apparent danger of

electrical shock.• After hours call Kent or Michelle.

DON’T PANICKnow what to do

Criminal Acts• Do not attempt to apprehend or interfere with the suspect. • Get good description of the suspect. • Use the Panic Button (it is removable).• When safe call (9)911 and advise them of the situation.

Bomb Threats• Stay Calm and keep the caller on the phone as long as

possible.• Do not hang up the phone.• Get as much information from the caller as possible and

write it down.• Follow evacuation procedures if the threat is to the

building and proceed to Emergency Evacuation Area.• DO NOT use the Panic Button, cell phones, or walkie-

talkies as they may detonate a bomb.

EARTHQUAKESShakeOut 2013

Earthquake Video

Earthquake What to Do:

1. DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!).2. Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table.3. HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.

Earthquake What Not to Do:

1. Do not run outside or to other rooms.2. Do not stand in doorways.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIESKeeping Calm

Minor Emergencies• Locate First Aid Kit.• Stay calm.• Do not put yourself at risk. • Help with minor emergencies only with the consent of

the victim. • When a child is injured, offer first aid supplies to the

parent for their use.

Major Emergencies• Call (9) 911• Do not move or lift unless directed. • Do not offer food or drink unless directed.• Offer to notify family or friends of victim if he/she is

taken to a hospital. • An accident report is to be filled out for every patron

injury.

• Never admit liability for the incident.