SAFETY PROCEDURES DURING A STORM OR TYPHOON

During the Storm/Typhoon

1. Tune in your radio, or television for up to the minute storm reports.

2. Facilities, EHS, Maintenance staff and fire/emergency unit on standby.

3. Close all windows, skylights, shutters, doors, and other openings.

4. Remove all loose boards, ash cans and other items which might be easily blown about
and cause damage during the storm/typhoon.

5. Tie down with heavy cable or ropes, all equipment that can be moved or blown by the
wind.

6. Remove all unfastened furniture or equipment from the roof, if any.

7. Roll up, fold up or remove all awning.

8. Provide emergency supplies to key points where they can be distributed.

9. If practicable, move materials that might be damaged by water to safer places. Stocks or
equipment near windows on windward side should be covered with tarpaulin or canvas if
there is possibility that windows might break.

10. Check fire protection apparatus and emergency equipment. Also check electrically
operated alarms and other safety devices.

11. If necessary, the electric power furnaces and boilers should be shut off.

12. Provide materials for quick, temporary repairs to protect equipment.

After the Storm/Typhoon

1. Check structural damage and make necessary repairs. If welding or cutting is necessary,
be sure all required precautions are taken to prevent fire.

2. Does power-operated equipment work properly? Are motors dry? If not, take necessary
steps to correct the situation.

3. Check the fire protection equipment in the offices. Does it all operate properly? Check
the water and fire pumps.
4. If the fire protection equipment is impaired, notify the concerned department and take
immediate action to correct the impairment.

5. Check the stocks and contents in the building for water damage.

6. Start necessary salvage operations or drying out. Keep in mind that some materials,
when damp, will spontaneously catch fire.

7. If the property or contents have been damaged, notify the insurance agent or insurance
company immediately.

8. Reinforce security to prevent pilferage of company property.