Severe Weather Tips

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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