June 2020 Safety Training

1. SevereWeather Response
June 2020 Safety Meeting

2. Safety Minute
Heat Stress
It’s hot outside. Protect yourself against heat stress.
 Plan activities around appropriate times of the
day; perform more strenuous activities early in
the morning or later in the evening.
 Avoid working in direct sun when possible.
 Use sunscreen. And a lot of it.
 Take frequent breaks.
 Increase your fluid intake. Include drinks that
replenish electrolytes.

3. Safety Minute
Heat Stress
Recognize common heat stress symptoms.
• Thirst
• Nausea
• Confusion
• Muscle spasms or
pain
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Labored breathing
• Chest pain
• Dizziness or
lightheadedness
• Heavy sweating
• Rapid heartbeat

4. Hurricane Season 2020
Colorado State University is predicting a very active
2020 Atlantic hurricane season:
• 16-18 named storms are predicted
• 8-9 total hurricanes
• 4-5 major hurricanes (Category 3+)
• Current weather patterns and atmospheric
conditions most closely mimic those from June
2017, a record damage-causing hurricane
season.
• FEMA has issued additional Pandemic
Operational Guidance for the 2020 hurricane
season.

5. TECO Policy 100-03
General Preparedness
 Each employee should make advance
arrangements for the safety of their families and
property PRIOR to an actual storm.
 Key employees will be needed to staff the plant
during an event. Make plans to ensure your
family is safe.
 Any named storm affecting the Gulf Coast area
will be tracked.
 Supply lockers shall be inventoried; missing
items will be ordered immediately.

6. TECO Policy 100-03
Procedural Outline
The plan consists of five general conditions,
consistent with the National Weather Service terms
and declarations.
 Condition 1: Storm enters the Gulf of Mexico
 Condition 2: Hurricane Watch issued
 Condition 3: Hurricane Warning issued
 Condition 4: Storm in the area
 Condition 5: Storm moved out of the area

7. Condition 1
Storm enters the Gulf of Mexico
Effective preparation will increase personnel safety
and the plant’s ability to provide service to TMC.
 Preparations will begin based on the storm’s
data and probable course.
 Flood protection equipment shall be inspected,
verified, and tested, as necessary.
 Key employees shall be identified, and personnel
schedule adjusted, as necessary.

8. Condition 2
Hurricane Watch Issued
Preparations will be made for heavy rainfall and high
wind gusts.
 Key personnel shall remain in contact with the
plant.
 Emergent manning and work schedules initiated
when directed by TECO Senior Management.
 Deploy flood protection equipment as determined
by TECO Senior Management.

9. Condition 3
Hurricane Warning Issued
Landfall is imminent; Command Center shall be
activated.
 Scheduled employees shall report to work; non-
scheduled employees will be released by their
supervisor.
 Sleeping arrangements and parking facilities will
be arranged for employees remaining at the plant.
 Deploy additional flood protection equipment as
determined by TECO Senior Management.

10. Condition 4
Storm passing through area
Continuous monitoring as weather permits.
 Floodwater shall be diverted from the plant.
 Patrol to determine serious problem areas;
perform repairs as needed.
 Carefully monitor plant equipment and system
capabilities.

11. Condition 5
Storm moved out of the area
Restoration of services and plant cleanup efforts.
 All employees report to their supervisors for work
assignments.
 Return to normal work schedule when practical.
 Assess expenses incurred during emergency
and document damage with photographs.
 Return to normal operations when possible.

12. Tornadoes
 Hurricanes that make landfall typically spawn
tornadoes due to instability in the atmosphere as
well as the warm, moist air and high winds
associated with hurricanes.
 Most tornadoes are F3 and below, although
stronger tornadoes may be spawned.
 Hurricane Carla spawned 26 total tornadoes,
including the F4 twister that ripped through
Galveston after the hurricane left the area.
 Hurricane Beulah spawned a whopping 115
tornadoes throughout the state of Texas.

13. TECO Policy 100-03
Tornadoes
 Take immediate action to protect yourself from
being struck by falling objects, flying debris, or
being blown away.
 Evacuate the trailers.
 Go to an interior area on the ground floor.
 Stay away from windows, doors, and outside
walls.
 Protect your head.

14. Flooding
 Flooding is an additional disaster associated with
hurricanes and other tropical storms.
 Often water levels rise quickly due to intense
rainfall over a relatively short period of time.
 Additionally, longer term flooding problems occur
on rivers, bayous, and streams and can last for
several days after the storm.
 An actual hurricane is not necessary for flooding
to occur. Tropical Storm Allison never reached
hurricane-force winds but caused then record-
breaking flooding in Brazoria, Chambers,
Galveston, Harris, and Liberty counties.

15. TECO Policy 100-03
Flooding
 Begin flood protection procedures when
required; inform TECO senior management as
well as Operations and Maintenance supervision.
 Secure any electrical circuits to equipment in
danger of flooding.
 Suspend any unnecessary operations.
 Monitor for a dramatic changes in steam and
water demand.

16. General Emergency
Preparedness
 Emergency preparedness is a year-round
responsibility.
 Review and update important documents, especially
insurance policies; store them in a secure place.
 Take pictures or videos of household belongings.
 Have a plan. Involve your families. Include where to
go and evacuation routes.
 Know your Zip Zone. Zip Zones are used to quickly
identify which zip codes are affected by evacuation
orders (either mandatory or volunteer).

17. Zip Zone Map

18. General Emergency
Preparedness
 Build a survival kit. Plan for 5 to 7 days of food and
water. Include items used everyday.
 Have a ‘Go Bag’ ready with essentials. This is
especially important if you are caring for the elderly.
 Let trusted family and friends know where you can
be located and how to get in touch you. Remember
that communication might be limited.
 Remain calm and use your common sense.
Your loved ones are relying on you!