Educational Facilities Disaster and Crisis Management Guidebook.

PREPAREDNESS
facilities project manager to implement contractor tiedown
procedures.
# All objects that may be blown by the wind should be
taken into the building (e.g., garbage cans, lawn
furniture). Anchor objects that cannot be brought
inside. Also, check the roofs of buildings for loose
objects.
# Clean out all gutters and roof drains. One gallon of
water weighs 8.35 pounds; the weight from backedup
water adds up quickly and can easily cause a roof
collapse.
# Remove and relocate all portable physical education
equipment to the interior of the school.
# Lower and secure window storm awnings (if
applicable).
# Close all windows.
# Take down and properly store all cloth coverings
from exterior of the site.
# Pools:
» Lower the water level of swimming pools one foot
to accommodate heavy rains, but do not drain
them completely.
» Add extra chlorine to pools to prevent
contamination.
» Turn off electricity to pool equipment.
# Check generator and emergency lights (if
applicable).
# Media Area/Computer Labs - If possible, relocate all
equipment to tabletops and cover with plastic to
reduce water damage.
# Media Area - Relocate any valuable books in the
collection to the upper shelves.
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