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Inclement Weather and Emergency Procedures

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NCCCIAP and Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark Inclement Weather and Emergency Procedures

SEVERE WEATHER (LIGHTNING/THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO)

The purpose of this contingency plan is to identify trigger points and subsequent actions that may be implemented in order to mitigate the threat of inclement weather to personnel engaged in a planned event or emergency response. This plan lays out where and when inclement weather will be obtained, trigger points for notifying personnel, shelter choices and canceling a mitigation choice.

Weather will be obtained from the National Weather Service for the forecast area of the event. This will be the responsibility of Sloss Staff . Weather updates will be obtained on a regular basis. The NWS will notify us of severe weather with a 45-minute lead time on the potential weather threat.

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Trigger Points

  • Severe weather warning within 30 miles of the event.

  • Lightning strikes within six miles of the event.

  • Winds in excess of 20 mph.

  • Visual confirmation of any hazardous weather that was not forecasted

Mitigation Information

  • In the event of a trigger point being reached, Sloss Staff will decide on what shelter choices will be utilized.

  • The choices utilized will be based on the severity of the weather and applicable national guidelines.

  • Sloss Staff will issue the alert via SMS text announcement and/or email. The choices for inclement weather include:

    • Pulling personnel out of the field and into buildings/structures.

    • Sheltering in vehicles.

    • Utilizing pre-identified structures for tornado warnings.

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Following an alert, Sloss Staff will file a brief narrative outlining the event and mitigation choices utilized.

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HEAT PLAN

The following plan has been developed for response to heat conditions that can have the potential to impact a major event at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark.   

Pre-Event Weather Monitoring

Weather conditions will be monitored the week leading up to the event, providing event management with details as to potential weather issues that may impact conference operations. Weather information will be provided via the NWS.  

A heat advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when the heat index will reach 105 degrees F or more OR the air temperature is expected to reach between 100-105 degrees F. 

Excessive heat warning is issued when the heat index will reach 110 degrees F or more or the air temperature is to be greater than 105 degrees F. 

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Activation of Heat Plan

The Heat Plan will be preemptively activated two days prior to the event week when temperatures of 90 degrees F or greater are forecasted for the day of the event. The plan can be deactivated at any time should conditions change.

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FIRE EMERGENCY

When unintentional, uncontrollable, or dangerous levels of fire or heavy smoke is detected, the following are procedures to protect the public and notification for fire personnel:

  • Leave the area and close doors if inside a structure.

  • Alert others to move away from the area.

  • Ensure Sloss staff and public safety personnel are notified.

  • Follow the direction of City of Birmingham Fire Department personnel.

  • Do Not Reenter any buildings involved in the fire emergency until the fire service says it's safe to do so.

A SMS text announcement will be made to alert patrons that there is an emergency evacuation. ​

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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

If medical attention is needed, please call 911 to request assistance. If unable to call, direct all request for assistance to Sloss Staff, a Steering Committee Member, or public safety officials (police, fire, and EMS). Sloss Staff and/or public safety personnel will be present throughout the venue. If Sloss staff or public safety personnel cannot be immediately located, but other support personnel are available, ask them to request assistance.

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SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR/PACKAGE

"SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING"

Be aware of the following suspicious behaviors:

  • Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is parked in an odd location, a package/luggage is unattended, a window/door is open that is usually closed, or other out-of-the-ordinary situations occur.

  • Eliciting information: A person questions individuals at a level beyond curiosity about a building's purpose, operations, security procedures and/or personnel, shift changes, etc.

  • Observation/surveillance: Someone pays unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest. This includes extended loitering without explanation (particularly in concealed locations); unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged observation of a building (e.g., with binoculars or video camera); taking notes or measurements; counting paces; sketching floor plans, etc.

What to Do If You Spot Suspicious Activity and/or Suspicious Package

If you see suspicious behavior, do not confront the individuals involved.

Take note of the details:

  • Size (Write down the number of people, gender, ages, and physical descriptions) 

  • Activity (Describe exactly what they are doing)

  • Location (Provide exact location)

  • Uniform (Describe what they are wearing, including shoes) Time (Provide date, time, and duration of activity) 

During the event notify the nearest Sloss Staff Member or public safety official of a suspicious package or person.

In severe circumstances and when no public safety official can be located, call 911 and report what you suspect immediately.

Note: Public safety personnel will pursue an appropriate response based on the circumstances.

 

If you receive or discover a suspicious letter or package:

  • Do not touch, tamper with, or move it.

  • During the event notify the nearest public safety official of a suspicious package or person.

  • In severe circumstances and when no public safety official can be located, call 911 and report what you suspect immediately.

  • Notify Sloss Staff of what you suspect.

  • DO NOT open or shake it.

  • DO NOT carry or show to others.

  • DO NOT bring it to the Police Department.

  • DO alert others in the area.

  • Leave the area, close doors and prevent others from entering by using signs or guarding.

NOTE: Distance and separation are the safest precautions to take.

NOTE: Public safety personnel will determine if evacuation or other action is necessary.

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