Designate an area in the library as a shelter Have disaster supplies on hand, including a flashlight, battery-operated radio, and first-aid kit During a tornado: Let everyone know that there is a tornado and make your way to the secure area Avoid places with wide-span roofs or large hallways and windows Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on to it Use arms to protect head and neck After a tornado: Remain calm Assess the area leaks outage Phones are out Other problems Check for possible injuries Make sure everyone is accounted for WINTER STORMS Living in North Dakota, there will definitely be a winter storm/blizzard at some point during the year. Some of these blizzards may necessitate not opening the library in order to keep library staff and patrons safe. It is at the discretion of the Library Director to decide whether or not to close or postpone the opening of the library. If the weather becomes dangerous while the library is open, the Library Director may decide to close the library early so everyone can get home safely. REFERENCES Lindbloom, Mary-Carol. Disaster Plan. South Central Regional Library Council, 2011. Electronic Jim. Sample Disaster and Emergency Plan for Alabama Public Libraries. Alabama Public Library Service, 2009. Electronic.
Designate an area in the library as a shelter Have disaster supplies on hand, including a flashlight, battery-operated radio, and first-aid kit During a tornado: Let everyone know that there is a tornado and make your way to the secure area Avoid places with wide-span roofs or large hallways and windows Get under a piece of sturdy furniture and hold on to it Use arms to protect head and neck After a tornado: Remain calm Assess the area leaks outage Phones are out Other problems Check for possible injuries Make sure everyone is accounted for WINTER STORMS Living in North Dakota, there will definitely be a winter storm/blizzard at some point during the year. Some of these blizzards may necessitate not opening the library in order to keep library staff and patrons safe. It is at the discretion of the Library Director to decide whether or not to close or postpone the opening of the library. If the weather becomes dangerous while the library is open, the Library Director may decide to close the library early so everyone can get home safely. REFERENCES Lindbloom, Mary-Carol. Disaster Plan. South Central Regional Library Council, 2011. Electronic Jim. Sample Disaster and Emergency Plan for Alabama Public Libraries. Alabama Public Library Service, 2009. Electronic.
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