Preparedness Checklist
The actions on the checklist are oriented around a Watch or Warning advisory. Watch means that there is a possibility of hurricane conditions. A Warning is issued 36 hours before storm force winds are expected.
Hurricane Idalia
Preparations were also underway in Georgia, where Gov. Brian Kemp ordered the activation of the State Operations Center on Monday “to prepare for any potential impact from Tropical storm Idalia.”
Stier Supply Co.
1-803-256-1646
303 Bellinger ln
Gaston, SC 29053
Safety Director
Bill Hamilton
1-843-247-2360
Billh@stiersupply.com
Safety Mgr. NC
Sentrel Lyles
1-919-980-2212
Sentrel.Lyles@stiersupply.com
Stier Supply Storm Preparedness Checklist
Before the Storm
Make sure that a Shelter-in-Place plan is communicated to all employees and that the supplies are stocked and fresh. Shelter is defined as the most interior place of structural soundness away from windows and doors, boarded up if possible. Supplies include Water, flashlights, batteries, first aid kit, fueled generator and radio.
When there is potential for a damaging storm each Operations manager is to monitor the progress of the event and advise the field of preparations for that event.
Thunder Storm/ Flash Flood
Prepare for High winds, lighting and possible hail by knowing where to shelter ahead of time. Go to the most interior room, avoid exterior walls if possible. Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (Trees, water pipes, electrical equipment).
Six inches of water can sweep you off your feet. Turn around, don’t drown.
SEE Thunder Storm at Storm Central Webpage
Tornado/Hail
Prepare by knowing where to shelter ahead of time. Go to the most interior room, avoid exterior walls if possible.
DO NOT SEEK SHELTER IN VEHICLES, CONEXES OR TRAILERS UNLESS THERE IS NO OTHER CHOICE.
SEE Tornadoes on the Storm Central webpage.
Hurricane Evacuation
Hurricane Watch Checklist
- Secure all non-essential building materials outside of Stier facilities.
- Remove all loose debris.
- Check tie-down straps on all temporary buildings.
- Box all active files.
- Backup all local computer files. All your important files should be on the cloud (DropBox, One Drive)
- Board up all windows.
- Gas up generators.
- Stop delivery packages from Columbia.
- Return all trim packages that have not been installed if time permits. If not then move materials to the interior of the structure.
- Make sure Construction locks are in place where appropriate
Hurricane Warning Checklist
- Remove all boxed active files, computer backup media and office equipment.
- Raise all electronic devices (namely computers and switches) as high off the floor as practical.
- Take pictures of inventory and equipment. Upload to your Dropbox/ Ondrive.
- Deactivate main Power Supply (main breaker) follow lock out tag out procedures.
- Secure the facility.
- Mandatory Evac by local authorities - All personnel to leave affected area.
All employees are to call 1-800-909-3667 or go to StierSupply.com/Storm Central for instructions on when to return to work. Make sure you have current phone numbers for you staff.
Anticipating the storm’s effects later this week, a hurricane watch has been issued along the west coast of Florida from north of Englewood to the Anclote River, including Tampa Bay.
Tropical storm conditions are forecast to reach the west-central Florida coast Tuesday night, with hurricane conditions possible on Wednesday.
The current storm surge forecast for Florida is as follows:
Anclote River to Englewood, Florida, including Tampa Bay: 5 to 8 feet
Englewood to Bonita Beach, Florida, including Charlotte Harbor: 4 to 7 feet
Bonita Beach to East Cape Sable, Florida: 3 to 5 feet
East Cape Sable to Card Sound Bridge, Florida, including Florida Bay: 2 to 4 feet
Florida Keys including the Dry Tortugas: 2 to 4 feet
“A few tornadoes are possible late Monday night and Tuesday across the Florida Keys and the southern and central Florida Peninsula,” the hurricane center said.
Models project different scenarios about where it could make landfall in Florida, and how strong it could be by midweek. As of Monday morning, meteorologists predicted the storm will peak at Category 4 strength over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, then weaken before reaching Florida.
With flash and urban flooding possible across the Florida Keys and the Florida Peninsula through the middle of the week, a tropical storm warning was issued for the lower Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge southward to Key West.
What To Do After a Hurricane
Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.
What to do After a Hurricane
- Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.
- Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the hurricane or tropical storm has ended.
- If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.
- Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.
- Keep away from loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately to the power company.
- Stay out of any building that has water around it.
- Inspect your building for damage. Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes.
- Use flashlights in the dark. Do NOT use candles.
- Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are sure it’s not contaminated.
- Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.
- Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.
- Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control.
- Use cellphone only for emergency calls.