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PREP -- Procedures Checklist

Daily Procedures:

1. Locks on doors and windows secure and all keys accounted for

2. No pipes, faucets, toilets, or air-conditioning units leaking

3. Electrical equipment unplugged and no frayed wiring in evidence

4. No signs of structural damage

5. No burning materials in ashtrays and wastebaskets

 

Periodic Procedures:

Date Checked

Emergency numbers are accurate and posted near every telephone

 

Most recent inspection by fire department

 

Fire extinguishers operable

 

Smoke alarms operable

 

Sprinkler system operable

 

Water detectors operable

 

Halon system operable

 

Public address system operable

 

Operable flashlights placed in every department and Civil Defense shelter

 

Transistor radio operable

 

Staff familiarized(by tour, not map) with locations of fire extinguishers, flashlights, radio, Civil Defense shelter, and how to reach members of the in-house disaster recovery team

 

Most recent fire drill

 

Most recent Civil Defense drill

 

Most recent tornado drill

 

Most recent inventory

 

Current insurance policy

 



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