The US Weather Service reports the movement of severe weather that may present a threat to the Anchorage area. Tenants have the choice of evacuating or remaining in the building during a severe weather alert. If the U.S. Weather Service gives an early alert, certain steps can be taken to prepare for the severe weather if the decision is to remain.
Tenant Responsibilities
All Tenants
1. Maintain an inventory of emergency equipment to be used during severe weather:
- Flashlights and fresh batteries
- First aid kits to treat minor injuries
- Portable radios—useful for keeping abreast of severe weather conditions
- If informed by the US Weather Service that severe weather is imminent, follow the steps below (if necessary):
- Clear desks, tables and windowsills of books, papers or other items and secure them in boxes or drawers.
- Move easily moveable furniture away from windows.
- Store all easily moveable office equipment in inside offices.
Tenant Floor Wardens
- Move all occupants to the core areas of the building (corridors, elevator lobbies).
- If your company evacuates the building, notify the property manager of your intention to do so. The stairways should be used in a severe weather evacuation.
- Confirm with the property manager that your company has totally evacuated its space and the building.
- Notify the property manager of all severe leaks, fires, and structural or other damage during or after the storm.
Building Staff Responsibilities
Property Manager
- Alert the Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Team for possible action.
Chief Engineer
- Check the readiness of emergency lighting and standby systems.
- Execute building repairs (if any) as quickly as possible.
Emergency Action Team
- Secure or move unattached building items indoors.
NOTE: The building staff will maintain communications with public utilities as appropriate and monitor local news and weather reports.
During disasters that cause loss of primary power sources, Municipal Light & Power will work to restore service from a stand-by source.
Telephone service may also be interrupted during severe weather. Tenants requiring emergency service should contact their telephone company.