Workplace Emergency Evacuation Plan Guidelines and Protocols

Part A: Emergency Evacuation Plan Company Name: Fountain Valley Program Tittle: Emergency Evacuation Plan Prepared By: Sherry Jablonski

Introduction This Workplace Emergency Plan is a detailed blueprint created to guarantee the security and welfare of personnel, guests, and stakeholders in the event of an emergency in fountain valley. It specifies the steps, rules, and materials required for a successful reaction and recovery. General Information 1. Purpose: The Workplace disaster Plan strives to safeguard people and reduce risks during disaster occurrences. It offers a structured method for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, assuring a well-coordinated and efficient effort. 2. Scope: The plan tackles a range of emergency situations, including fires, natural catastrophes, medical emergencies, hazardous material events, and security threats. It covers all workers, visitors, and contractors present on the business premises. 3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: The Workplace Emergency Plan complies with all applicable fire codes, building codes, occupational health and safety standards, and evacuation requirements, as well as local, regional, and national regulations and guidelines relating to workplace safety and emergency management. 4. Duties and Responsibilities:

 Individuals involved in emergency response and management have clearly defined duties and responsibilities.  Important individuals are given specific roles and responsibilities, including the Emergency Response Team, floor wardens, first aid responders, and communication coordinators. 5. Emergency Communication:  A dependable and effective system of communication is in place to facilitate the prompt and accurate dissemination of information during emergencies.  Communication protocols are established to ensure effective coordination among emergency response teams, individuals, and outside emergency services. 6. Evacuation protocols:  This section of the plan details evacuation protocols for various emergency situations, including primary and backup evacuation routes, assembly locations, and accountability measures.  Emergency exits, evacuation routes, and the locations of safety equipment are clearly shown on floor plans and maps. 7. Training and Drills:  Regular training sessions and drills are held to familiarize staff with emergency protocols, appropriate responses, and equipment usage.  Emergency signal recognition, evacuation strategies, first aid/CPR, and any other procedures unique to the company are all covered in training. 8. Emergency Supplies and Equipment:

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 Adequate emergency supplies, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency lighting, and communication equipment, are offered and kept in good working order.  Designated places are stocked with emergency materials such as blankets, flashlights, and whistles. 9. Review and Continuous Improvement:  The Workplace Emergency Plan is reviewed and modified on a regular basis to take into account changing circumstances such as personnel changes, legislative updates, and lessons learned from exercises or actual incidents.  In order to increase the effectiveness of the strategy, feedback from employees, emergency responders, and pertinent stakeholders is gathered. 10. Public Awareness: Workplace emergency plans are explained to employees and visitors through communication initiatives and awareness campaigns. In order to raise awareness, disseminate emergency contact information, and offer instructions on response techniques, educational materials, posters, and digital platforms are used. Note: To create a safe and secure workplace, it is crucial for all employees to get familiar with the Workplace Emergency Plan, comprehend their duties and responsibilities, and actively participate in training and drills. Section A: Rules and Policy Section

Alerting Personnel In emergency situations, prompt and effective personnel alerting is essential. The alerting procedure makes sure that people are quickly made aware of the issue so they can take the proper action and, if required, leave. Considerations for alerting personnel include the following: 1. Establishing numerous Communication Channels: To ensure redundancy and reach of many employees as possible, numerous communication channels are established. Among them are:  Public address systems;  Emergency notification systems (such as sirens and alarms);  Tools for mass notification (such as text messages and emails).  Walkie-talkies or two-way radios;  Mobile platforms or apps for emergency communication 2. Signal for an emergency  An alert signal for emergencies that stands out from other workplace noises and is simple to recognize are the alarms and sirens in the organization are different.  Check and maintain the alarm systems frequently to make sure they are operational and audible everywhere. 3. Clear and Concise communications:

 Create unambiguous emergency communications that are clear, concise, and indicate the nature of the situation, its location, and the essential steps.  Speak in plain terms so all staff members, particularly those with hearing issues or poor English ability, can understand.  Specify the exact evacuation routes, assembly locations, and actions that need to be taken (for example, "Evacuate immediately," "Seek shelter in designated areas").  Establish procedures for creating and distributing emergency notifications. 4. Communication Protocols.  Assign certain people or emergency response team members the duty of turning on the alerting systems and getting in touch with the appropriate people.  Clearly state who is in charge and how communications should proceed in an emergency. 5. Accessibility Considerations:  When developing the alerting system, take into account the various demands of the staff, including those of people with impairments or special needs.  Ensure that notifications may be accessed by people with hearing or vision impairments (e.g., text-to-speech capabilities, vibrating devices, visual alerts). 6. Training and Familiarization:  Hold frequent training sessions to inform staff of the emergency alerting systems and protocols.  Ensure that everyone on staff is aware of the various alert types, their definitions, and the proper response for each.

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7. Testing and Maintenance:  Test the emergency alerting systems frequently to make sure they work properly.  Plan routine drills to evaluate staff performance and pinpoint any areas that require improvement.  Maintain and service the alerting systems to take care of any problems or technical issues as soon as they arise. Note: Establish protocols for communication with outside emergency services, such as local law enforcement, fire departments, or medical responders. 8. External Communication.  Ensure that the designated people are equipped with the proper contact details and protocols for starting external communication. 9. Organizations.  PPE standards and policies are in place in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities to protect patients and staff. In these organizations, there may be unique usage, storage, and disposal guidelines for gloves, masks, gowns, and face shields.  PPE guidelines are typically in place by fire departments, police forces, and emergency medical services to protect staff members during hazardous situations or medical care. Note: The alerting systems' dependability and effectiveness must be maintained by routine

training, testing, and maintenance. Exit Strategy: How people exit:  Wait communication from the leader.  Stay calm and ensure you are in a safe place.  Go out in the manner practiced in the training drill.  Wait for others in the emergency room outside the building.

Section B: Roles and Responsibilities in Emergency Response In emergency situations, assigning individuals and teams with clear roles and responsibilities is essential for a coordinated and efficient response. Each function has particular responsibilities and actions that support the general safety and wellbeing of employees. Here are some typical emergency response roles and the duties that go along with them: 1. Leader of the emergency response team (ERT): Meng Jou Tseng.  Takes on general management of the emergency response initiatives.  Plans and oversees the ERT members' actions.  Manages the response process by making important decisions, allocating priorities to actions, and ensuring efficient communication.  When necessary, coordinates with outside emergency services and authorities.  Turns on the emergency alerting systems and makes sure that staff are promptly informed of emergencies.  Keeps an eye on communication channels and distributes information to the right people or groups.  Keeps track of communication updates and activity.  Facilitates communication between members of the emergency response team and with outside parties. 2. Floor Wardens: Byron Gilbert and Bob Jones.  Act as appointed managers in charge of particular workplace floors or locations.

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 During evacuation or emergency operations, direct and help residents in their specific zones.  Conduct headcounts to determine who is present in each zone.  Inform the ERT leader or communication coordinator of any problems or worries. 3. First Aid Responders: Jane Troop and Fred Wilson.  Give victims who have been hurt or harmed first aid and emergency medical attention.  Determine whether extra medical help is necessary based on the severity of any injuries or diseases.  Ensure that first aid kits and supplies are accessible and available.  Discuss medical issues and needs with the ERT leader or other designated staff members. 4. Evacuation Team: Andrew Sutton  Help people be directed and guided throughout evacuation operations.  Ensure that the escape routes are visible and easily accessible.  Assist anyone with special needs or disabilities in leaving the building safely.  Report any problems or challenges that you have while evacuating. 5. Safety Monitors: Byron Gilbert and Bob Jones.  Keep an eye on the workplace during emergencies to spot any potential dangers or hazards.  If at all practicable, take the necessary steps to reduce or eliminate dangers.  Inform the ERT leader or other designated personnel of any dangerous situations or equipment problems.

 Assist in ensuring the general safety of the workforce while responding to emergencies. 6. Coordinators for Designated Areas: Jane Troop and Fred Wilson.  Manage particular locations designated as meeting places or safe zones during evacuations.  Ensure that everyone is present in the designated places and report any missing people.  Consult the ERT leader about the status of their respective zones while working with other appointed area coordinators. 7. Support Staff: Mark Tuan  Participate in a variety of responsibilities as directed by the ERT leader or other designated staff members.  As needed, provide assistance with coordination, equipment handling, communication, and other support tasks.  To guarantee a coordinated response, adhere to the ERT leader's or designated personnel's orders. Note: Individuals allocated to certain responsibilities must get clear instructions, training, and regular practice. An effective emergency response will be aided by routinely assessing and revising the roles and responsibilities based on feedback, lessons learned, and changes in the working environment.

Section C: Emergency Reporting - General Instructions It is essential to respond quickly and notify the issue as soon as an emergency arises. For information on how to report certain crises, see below: 1. Calling 911 to notify emergency services:  To request emergency assistance, dial 911.  Be ready to offer crucial details such your name, whereabouts, contact information, and the precise address of the emergency location.  Clearly state the nature of the emergency, such as a medical, fire, confined space rescue, hazardous substance, criminal conduct, or danger of a bomb.  Provide any extra pertinent information, such as the quantity and state of the victims, the size and location of the incident, and the presence of any hazardous chemicals. 2. Medical Emergencies:  Examine the situation and judge your own safety.  Request assistance by making a support line call.  Dial 911 and give the required details, including the number and location of victims, the type of illness or injury, and any potential dangers.  Inform qualified staff members where the victim is so they can provide first aid supplies or automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the scene. 3. Fires:

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 If a fire is discovered, sound the fire alarm (if one is there) to warn residents to leave the area.  Call 911 and provide the Fire Department with information, including the name of the company, its address, the type of fire alarm, the nature of the fire, and its position.  Comply with evacuation protocols and direct staff to safety.  Ban the usage of elevators while people are being evacuated. 4. Active Shooter and Workplace Violence:  Become familiar with the "Evacuate, Hide Out, Take Action" reaction to a situation involving an active shooter.  Create an escape strategy and plan.  If it's safe to do so, dial 911 and give the location, physical characteristics, and quantity and type of weapons of the active shooter.  When law enforcement arrives, heed their instructions. 5. Bomb Threats:  Remain cool and inform your supervisor, who will contact law authorities by dialing 911, about the threat.  Complete the Bomb Threat Card to help the agencies that will be responding.  Follow law enforcement's orders regarding evacuation.  Do not handle printed bomb warnings more than is necessary. 6. Severe Weather and Natural Disasters:  Adhere to specific protocols in the event of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and blizzards.

 Find the proper shelter, and keep windows and other dangers out of the way.  Await instructions from the emergency coordinator and, if required, heed evacuation instructions. 7. Prolonged Power Outage:  Based on the facility's environment and location, take precautions.  Shut down superfluous electrical equipment to avoid harm after a power outage.  Adhere to special freezing-temperature protocols, such as draining pipes and supplying additional heat sources.  When electricity is restored, take the proper action, paying attention to electronic equipment and inspecting fire and water lines for potential leaks. 8. People with Disabilities:  Employees who require assistance during evacuations should let their superiors know.  With all employees, including those with disabilities, supervisors should go over the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and create plans to suit their unique needs.  Sheltering in place, using evacuation chairs or other assistance devices, or using a two- person carry method are all possible options for disabled people who need to evacuate.  Determine the most effective evacuation plans for people with disabilities by working with local emergency response workers and safety experts. Note: To ensure everyone's safety and wellbeing during emergencies, keep in mind that prompt reporting and adherence to established processes are crucial. Maintain a ready and secure workplace by working closely with emergency response staff.

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Part B: Emergency Evacuation Map Emergency Evacuation Map Definition of Terms R – Primary route r – Secondary route F – Fire extinguisher MEETING AREA – Place to meet outside the building.

Part C: Emergency Evacuation Training Documentation TRAINING ATTENDANCE SHEET N o Date Topic First Name Last Name Email Signatur e 1 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Mark Dunsmore markdunsmore@gmail.com 2 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. James Johnson jamesjohnson@gmail.com 3 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. MengJou , Tseng mengjoutseng@gmail.co 4 3/19/2023 Fire Milt Walker miltwalker@gmail.com

Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. 5 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Byron Gilbert byrongilbert@gmail.com 6 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Fred Wilson fredwilson@gmail.com 7 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Bob Jones bobjones@gmail.com 8 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Jane Troop janetroop@gmail.com

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9 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Mark Tuan marktuan@gmail.com 10 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Andrew Sutton andrewsutton@gmail.com 11 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Axl Donald axldonald@gmail.com 12 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Thalia Snider thaliasnider@gmail.com 13 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Aman Sparks amansparks@gmail.com

Drill. 14 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Abigail Hamilton abigailhamilton@gmail.co m 15 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Rhiannan May r hiannanmay@gmail.com 16 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Pooja Parkinson p oojaparkinson@gmail.com 17 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Uwais Moody uwaismoody@gmail.com 18 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies Nola Johnston nolajohnston@gmail.com

and Training Drill. 19 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Aria Kelly ariakelly@gmail.com 20 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Rayhan Moran rayhanmoran@gmail.com 21 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Eshaan Levine eshaanlevine@gmail.com 22 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Garry Oneal garryoneal@gmail.com 23 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Allan Noel allannoel@gmail.com

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Emergencies and Training Drill. 24 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Dru Norton drunorton@gmail.com 25 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Pascal Cook pascalcook@gmail.com 26 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Franklyn Hobbs franklynhobbs@gmail.com 27 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Taha Briggs tahabriggs@gmail.com 28 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Robson Salazar robsonsalazar@gmail.com

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Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. 29 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Leonidas Dunlop leonidas@gmail.com 30 3/19/2023 Fire Emergencies, Medical Emergencies and Training Drill. Tai Dalton taidalton@gmail.com

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Training Outline 1. An Overview of Emergency Preparedness at Work: i. The significance of emergency readiness at work. ii. A summary of possible emergency situations. iii. Mandates imposed by laws and regulations. 2. Overview of the workplace emergency plan: i. The goal and coverage area of the workplace emergency plan. ii. The plan's essential parts and components. iii. The personnel's duties and obligations. 3. Emergency Alerting and Communication: i. Systems and channels for communication. ii. Protocols and procedures for emergency alerting. iii. The use of alarms and emergency signals. iv. Communication considerations for accessibility. 4. Providing Emergency Reports: i. A general description of how to report emergencies.

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ii. Information to give to emergency services upon contacting them. iii. What to do and what not to do when making emergency calls. iv. Pointing emergency responders in the right direction . 5. Medical Emergencies: i. Evaluate the situation and your own safety. ii. Making a 911 call and giving important details. iii. Accessing first aid items and alerting trained personnel. iv. Generally accepted safety measures and first aid protocols. 6. Fire Emergencies: i. Fire emergency procedures and plans. ii. Setting off fire alarms. iii. Alerting emergency services to fire situations. iv. The steps for an evacuation and gathering places. 7.Active Shooter Situations and Workplace Violence i. Recognizing an active shooter's profile. ii. Options for action include running away, hiding, or taking cover. iii. Interaction with law enforcement during a situation involving an active shooter.

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8.Answering bomb threats received over the phone. i. How to respond to written bomb threats. ii. Interaction with the police. iii. Making decisions about evacuating a building. 9. Extreme weather and natural disasters: i. Tornado, earthquake, flood, and blizzard preparedness. ii. Techniques for finding shelter during extreme weather. iii. Safety precautions and evacuation routes. iv. Coping with prolonged power outages. 10. Training Exercises and Drills: i. The significance of consistent training and exercises. ii. The many kinds of training drills (such as tabletop exercises and evacuation drills). iii. Holding debriefings and lessons-learned discussions. iv. Ongoing enhancements to the emergency plan. 11. Examining and Complying: i. The Workplace Emergency Plan's regular review and updating. ii. Adherence to legal and administrative requirements.

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iii. Procedures for gathering and improving feedback. iv. Communications and public awareness efforts. 12. Summary and questions: i. A review of the main training concepts. ii. Responding to queries and worries raised by participants. iii. Stressing the significance of personal accountability for emergency preparedness. iv. Promoting continued involvement and participation in emergency training and drills.

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