Preparedness - Weather Preparedness

Weather

Are You Weather Ready?

 

Before a storm arrives,

  • Employees should review expectations with their managers
  • Employees should test their WFH capabilities
  • Review planned travel itineraries (consider reschedule).
  • To be prepared, Global Business & Technology Solutions advises you to check your computer equipment today to ensure your software is up to date and that you can work remotely, if necessary. If you have a Prudential laptop, take it home….

During the storm,

  • Before reporting to work, please call the Facilities Status line at  800-988-4740 for updates on potential impact to buildings and operations. Always use caution and your best judgment in deciding whether to travel into the office.
  • Check in with manager for any specific guidance for the work day and any Business Continuation plan activation.

After the storm,

  • Before reporting to work, please call the Facilities Status line at  800-988-4740 for updates on potential residual impact to buildings and operations. Always use caution and your best judgment in deciding whether to travel into the office.

Seasonal Weather Tips

 

When severe weather is forecasted for your area, one of the best ways to stay safe is by staying informed. Keep abreast of trending news and follow these steps so that you and your family are ready if bad weather or natural disasters strike:

  • Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when a storm surge or tidal flooding is forecasted.
  • Identify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they present a hazard.
  • Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground.
  • Know where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to evacuate.
  • Make plans to secure your property in the event of evacuation.

For more information on preparedness, please visit the FEMA  website

 

Driving in the Rain - Losing control of your car on wet pavement is a frightening experience. Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car's weight can push it out of the way. The water pressure causes your car to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between your tires.

Taking these simple tips into account can save your life:

  • You can prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on curves. Steer and brake with a light touch. When you need to stop or slow, do not brake hard or lock the wheels and risk a skid. Maintain mild pressure on the brake pedal.
  • If you are in a skid, remain calm, ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. You must be prepared to turn the steering wheel again and again until the front of the vehicle is traveling in a straight line. For cars without anti-lock brakes, avoid using your brakes. If your car has ABS, brake firmly as you steer into the skid.
  • Avoid hydroplaning by keeping your tires inflated correctly. Maintain good tire tread. Don't put off replacing worn tires. Slow down when roads are wet and stay away from puddles. Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you.
  • If you are hydroplaning, do not brake or turn suddenly. This could throw your car into a skid. Ease your foot off the gas until the car slows and you can feel the road again. If you need to brake, do it gently with light pumping actions. If your car has anti-lock brakes, then brake normally. The car's computer will automatically pump the brakes much more effectively than a person can do.
  • A defensive driver adjusts his or her speed to the wet road conditions in time to avoid having to use any of these measures.

Are you ready for the high temperatures of the summer?

 

The days of summer have arrived. Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination; however, planning will keep you safe. Click here for important safety procedures to follow at times of extreme heat: Ready.gov

It’s easier to prevent heat exhaustion than to treat it once the symptoms develop, so follow these tips to avoid dehydration:

  • If you are exercising in hot weather, acclimatize your body to the heat for about a week before beginning any intense exercise.
  • Drink plenty of water or rehydration drinks before, during and after you exercise, particularly on hot days. Rehydration drinks replace lost electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium. Drink 16 to 20 oz. per hour.
  • Exercise closer to sunrise or sunset; avoid the hottest times of the day.
  • Encourage your child to drink extra fluids. Children ages 4 to 10 should drink at least 6 to 10 glasses of liquids to replace lost fluids.
  • If you are on a high-protein diet, make sure that you drink at least 8 to 12 glasses of water each day.
  • Do not take salt tablets. Most people get plenty of salt in their diets. Use a sports drink if you are worried about replacing minerals lost through sweating.
  • Wear one layer of lightweight, light-colored clothing so sweat can evaporate when you are working or exercising outdoors. Change into dry clothing as soon as you can if your clothes get soaked with sweat. Never exercise in a rubber suit.
  • Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn, which can limit the skin's ability to cool itself.
  • Wear a brimmed hat.
  • If you feel fatigued, stop the activity and look for a shaded place to rest.
  • Do not drink alcohol or beverages with caffeine before exercise because they increase the rate of dehydration.
  • Stop working outdoors or exercising if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or very tired.