TARRY HOUSE, INC.

 

Subject:  Emergency Evacuation Policy                      

 

Procedure Number:  H.S. 08

Site: Tarry House and Respite

 

Issued By: Executive Director

Effective: 8/88

Approved By: The Board of Trustees

Revised: 9/91; 11/97; 12/01; 2/5/02; 7/20/05

Reference Policy:

Reviewed:  12/94; 11/21/00; 2/3/04; 7/20/05; 8/8/08

 

Standards Reference:

CARF: Section 2.E.

ODMH: 5122-30-12

 

I.                   Purpose 

 

To provide for emergency relocation of all residents, staff and volunteers from any Tarry House facility in the event of a natural disaster, bomb threat, hostage situation, extended loss of electrical power/heat, extensive fire damage, an explosion, gas leak, biochemical threat, acts of terrorism or any other emergency situation involving extended evacuation of any Tarry House facility.

 

II.                Policy

 

It is the policy of Tarry House, Inc. to provide temporary housing for its resident population in the event of a situation that requires evacuation for an extended period of time. The Agency shall be responsible for providing transportation, temporary lodging and meals for all residents of the facility at the time the emergency situation occurs. In the event evacuation become necessary, the Executive Director will call in any or all off-duty staff at his discretion.

 

III.             Procedure  (for staff on duty at the time of emergency)

 

1.      Notify Police and Fire Departments

2.      Notify the American Red Cross (501 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio Ph# 535-6131).

3.      Notify Executive Director.     

4.   Executive Director to call in off-duty staff to assist in relocation.

5.   On duty staff to arrange emergency transportation for residents.

6.   If possible, staff will collect resident records and medication to take to relocation site.

7.   Transport residents to American Red Cross, the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Haven of Rest, another

      Tarry House, Site, or any of the CSS Group Homes, Resident’s Family Homes or other appropriate  

      locations.

8.    Complete Major Incident Report within 24 hr. and notify all appropriate state and local

                  entities according to licensure standards.

 

Any and all contact or discussions with news media will be the responsibility of the Executive Director and/or the President of the Tarry House, Inc. Board of Trustees unless specifically delegated.

 

IV. PROCEDURE (for staff training and drills)

 

1.  During orientation and training, new staff will be trained on the Fire Safety Policy and Medical  

     Emergency Policy, familiarized with the location of all fire extinguishers and all exits, including Emergency

     exits.

 

2.  On an annual basis, all staff will be trained on Work Place Violence Policy, Emergency Evacuation      

     Policy, Bomb Threat Policy and Health and Safety Practices.

 

Documentation of all training is recorded on training records and maintained in the Administrative Office.

 

V.  DRILL SCHEDULE

 

 

             Month                                                           Drill

 

 

            January                                                 Natural Disaster, Fire

            February                                                          Fire

            March                                                              Natural Disaster, Power Failures, Fire

            April                                                                 Fire

            May                                                                 Fire

            June                                                                 Emergency Evacuation, Fire

            July                                                                  Fire

            August                                                              Fire

            September                                                        Bomb Threats, Hostage Situations, Fire

            October                                                           Work Place Violence, Fire

            November                                                        Fire

            December                                                        Crisis Intervention, Fire

 

 

 

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     Executive Director                                                                   Date