EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Parks & Recreation
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
~ For Front Line Staff ~
Parks & Recreation
February 2004
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Parks & Recreation
On Site Equipment:
Stocked First Aid Kit
Mega Phone
Battery operated Radio
Emergency Back up Telephone
Operating Flashlights
Fire Extinguishers
Report Forms
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TOPIC
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GAS LEAK, CHEMICAL SPILL OR EXPLOSION
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FLOODING
INJURY OR ILLNESS
SUSPICIOUS MAIL OR PACKAGE – UNOPENED
SUSPICIOUS MAIL OR PACKAGE – OPENED
BOMB THREAT
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION to a CONCIOUS PERSON
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION to an UNCONCIOUS PERSON
SEVERE WEATHER (TORNADOS, SEVERE STORMS)
MAJOR POWER OUTAGE
ASSAULT (VIOLENCE, ASSAULT, WEAPONS, HOSTAGE TAKING)
FIRE EMERGENCY
KIDNAPPING
MISSING PERSON
SUSPICIOUS PERSON
ROBBERY
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INJURY OR ILLNESS
ACTION TO BE FOLLOWED
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Move a patient only if the person’s life is in danger.
CALL 911
- “LEAVE THE LINE OPEN” Inform operator
1. Nature of the situation i.e. Violence, Weapon etc.
2. Give location/address of facility
Facility Name: ____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
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Nearest Cross Street: ______________________
3. Identify the specific area in the facility.
4. Contact person and location where to meet police.
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If trained in First Aid, check Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABC’s). If untrained
Seek assistance.
Liaison with EMS personnel
Contact Supervisor as soon as possible
Name:
Phone:
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Direct media inquiries to your supervisor or supervisor on call.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Parks & Recreation
SEVERE WEATHER
(TORNADOS, SEVERE STORMS) ACTION TO BE FOLLOWED
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Notify staff / patrons of the weather threat
The announcement should be competed in a calm fashion as not to scare or
frighten any of the patrons.
Announcement:
MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
We are expecting a major storm in the local area. For reasons of safety we ask
that all patrons and staff remain in the building and move away from all windows
until further notice. Please follow all instructions and directions give by the staff.
Thank you.
Repeat announcement
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Ensure all out door patrons/staff have been brought into the facility.
Move patrons and staff to the facility inner room(s) or inner hallways AWAY from
all windows – under heavy furniture if possible
Evacuate all indoor patrons/staff from Gymnasiums, large open areas, ice
surfaces to the facility’s inner room(s) or inner hallways AWAY from all windows.
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Listen to weather on portable radio (AM 680) (battery operated) or contact the
weather telephone for
Hamilton area – 905-543-1136
Toronto area -- 416-661-0123
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Evacuate - If determined and as advised by Police, Fire Department or Parks
and Recreation Department
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Should facility suffer damage and or personal injuries occurs
CALL 911
1. Nature of the situation i.e damage or injuries due to serve weather
2. Give location/address of facility
Facility Name: ____________________________
Address: ________________________________
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Nearest Cross Street: ______________________
3. Identify the specific area in the facility.
4. Contact person and location where to
meet police.
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Contact Supervisor as soon as possible
Name:
Phone:
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Direct media inquiries to your supervisor or supervisor on call.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Parks & Recreation
MISSING PERSON
ACTION TO BE FOLLOWED
Staff will search the area/building for the missing person. Continue the search
for a maximum 15 minutes.
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If person not located within the maximum 15 minutes;
CALL 911
- “LEAVE THE LINE OPEN” Inform operator
1. Nature of the situation i.e. Violence, weapon etc.
2. Give location/address of facility
Facility Name: ____________________________
Address: ________________________________
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Nearest Cross Street: ______________________
3. Identify the specific area in the facility.
4. Contact person and location where to meet police.
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Notify parents/guardians.
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Liaison with Emergency Personnel.
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Contact Supervisor as soon as possible
Name:
Phone:
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Direct media inquiries to your supervisor or supervisor on call.
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SUSPICIOUS PERSON
ACTION TO BE FOLLOWED
Assess the situation. If you are in doubt – follow the outlined procedure below.
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Suspicious activity includes; intensely watching young children, lingers for an inappropriate
time in the change room, acts in an exhibitionist fashion, asks inappropriate personal
questions etc
Call non- emergency POLICE at 905-825-4747.
Give specific information to the Police.
Liaison with Police upon arrival.
If applicable, ask witnesses to give their statements to Police.
Fill out the “Suspect Identification Sheet” and incident report form.
Contact Supervisor as soon as possible
Name:
Phone: