Early Season Prep
This weather tool must be portable and on-site before hurricane season?
portable weather band radio
How many hours before the storm should employees be released to their homes?
24 hours
What must be confirmed about all employees?
emergency contact info
What must be shut off before the site is evacuated?
power, water, and gas
This company should be called to begin the post-storm assessment?
Zurich
This team should be organized before June 1st to inspect for damage?
damage survey and repair team
These individuals should be contacted about unsecured trailers?
the owners of the trailers
Why might you need to remove sediment protection from drains?
handle heavy runoff and flooding water
What must be backed up and secured to prevent data loss?
computer files
This team assesses site damage and prioritizes repairs?
damage survey team
This plan ensures staff can be contacted after a hurricane?
post-hurricane employee mobilization plan with phone tree
This organization may perform a pre-storm assessment?
Zurich
What should be checked and backed up in case the power goes out?
jobsite radio and extra batteries
Why must fuel cans and electrical systems be secured or shut down?
prevent pollution and electrical hazards
These types of hazards are addressed first?
Class A hazards
This action helps determine which work should be delayed or protected ahead of a storm?
identifying vulnerable work
Why should scaffold planks be removed and open excavations minimized?
prevent wind or flood damage
What should you do with generators and pumps?
confirm they work and are protected from water
Where should heavy equipment be moved to reduce damage risk?
offsite or to a remote, safe area
This organization may be contacted to help employees after a storm?
Red Cross
What should be done with necessary supplies before June 1?
procure and store them
This group must inspect the site for hurricane readiness?
trade contractor hurricane team members
What should you do with loose construction materials like scaffolding, rebar, and forms?
bundle, strap, or remove them from site
What should guide how and when the team leaves the site?
evacuation plan and phone tree
This plan is used to communicate with employees after the storm?
post-hurricane employee mobilization plan