INITIAL RESPONSE

When severe weather cause problems (i.e., tornado, high winds, damaging hail, lightning strike) :

• Remain calm
• Alert staff of weather conditions
• Listen for weather condition updates
• Call your immediate manager for further instructions
• If possible, you should remain in the building until the weather improves

When a severe weather warning is issued an overhead announcement is made in the building to move to a safe location such as an interior hallway away from windows

• Stay away from the perimeter of the building and exterior glass
• Close blinds/doors if time permits
• Do not use elevators
• Remain in center area until “All Clear” is issued by Public Address System

 

SECONDARY RESPONSE

& FOLLOW UP

When “all clear” announcement is made by Building Security and/or the weather condition improves

• Return to normal operations
• Call Hospital Security (312) 227-7777 with an update
• Call Hospital Security (312) 227-7777 with an update

If it becomes necessary to evacuate the building then,

• Remain calm
• Alert others in the area
• Listen for directions from Chicago Fire Department, Building Security and/or Hospital Designee
• Refer to the EVACUATION procedure