Severe Weather Tips

Rain (SWPPP Compliance)

• Before it rains:
  
  • Sweep area and pick up trash and cigarettes
  • Close dumpster lids
  • Store drip pans and other portable containers indoors
  • Cover outdoor storage
  • Place rubber mats over UST lids to prevent rain water intrusion
• After it rains:
  
  • Make sure to switch the diverter back to sanitary sewer mode
  • Remove rain water from secondary containment/spill containment pads and dispose of water properly
  • Check storm drains and remove any debris from around the storm drain and from on top of the storm drain
  • Fill out the weather form (only if there is rain water flowing into storm drains)

High Wind

• Secure loose drums, equipment, and tarps/coverings in the yard (store items indoors when possible)
• Never touch any downed powerline or cable
• Post wind event, assess any damage to roof, windows, equipment and structures

High Heat

• Ensure workers have access to drinking water and issue reminders to drink plenty of water throughout the day
• Observe workers for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness
• Ensure that effective communication by voice, observation, or electronic means is maintained so that employees at the work site can contact a supervisor when necessary

Rain (SWPPP Compliance)

• Before it rains, make sure the construction contractor:
  
  • Cover and berm outdoor sediment piles
  • Make sure all nearby storm drains are properly protected
  • Filter fabric under storm drain grate
  • Gravel bags around storm drain
  • These BMPs must be in place at all times, not just this rain event
• After it rains, make sure the construction contractor:
  
  • Check storm drains in the area and remove any debris from around the storm drain and from on top of the storm drain
  • Check BMPs and repair/replace if necessary

High Wind

• Secure loose drums, equipment, and tarps/coverings in the yard (store items indoors when possible)
• Never touch any downed powerline or cable
• Post wind event, assess any damage to roof, windows, equipment and structures

High Heat

• Ensure workers have access to drinking water and issue reminders to drink plenty of water throughout the day
• Observe workers for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness
• Ensure that effective communication by voice, observation, or electronic means is maintained so that employees at the work site can contact a supervisor when necessary

Rain (SWPPP Compliance)

• Before it rains:
  • Sweep area and pick up trash and cigarettes
  • Close dumpster lids
    
    
• After it rains:
  
  • Check storm drains and remove any debris from around the storm drain and from on top of the storm drain

High Wind

• Secure loose drums, equipment, and tarps/coverings in the yard (store items indoors when possible)
• Never touch any downed powerline or cable
• Post wind event, assess any damage to roof, windows, equipment and structures

High Heat

• Ensure workers have access to drinking water and issue reminders to drink plenty of water throughout the day
• Observe workers for alertness and signs or symptoms of heat illness
• Ensure that effective communication by voice, observation, or electronic means is maintained so that employees at the work site can contact a supervisor when necessary