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Requirements: <br /> Anoka County Dispatch (911) may activate the outdoor warning devices when a certified weather <br /> spotter witnesses severe weather or the National Weather Service indicates that severe weather will <br /> threaten all or part of Anoka County. Although the County has the ability to sound the sirens in <br /> zones, its common practice is to alert the entire County. If the outdoor warnings do not activate or <br /> there is a different emergency, a member of Public Safety(Police or Fire) shall have the authority <br /> to enact the emergency plan. <br /> During normal business hours when the outdoor warning sirens sound or as directed by a <br /> member of Public Safety (Police or Fire), all employees will move to the primary shelter area. If <br /> the primary site is full, then the secondary locations will be used. <br /> • Police Locker Rooms (Men and Women) - Primary. <br /> • If necessary, the stairwell will be utilized as determined by a member of Public Safety and <br /> employees and visitors will move to that area as directed. <br /> If non-staff members are present in the Municipal Center, staff should direct them to move to the <br /> primary site. If the primary site is full, then the secondary sites will be used. If any members of <br /> the public or visitors are within the Municipal Center at the time when a weather emergency, it is <br /> the responsibility of the Department Heads to get them to the shelter location. <br /> A member of Public Safety will notify all areas when the situation has become stable and all <br /> persons may return to normal activities. <br /> During non-business hours a member of Building Maintenance will guide all groups to the Police <br /> Locker Rooms and remain with the group until the situation has become stable. When weather has <br /> been determined safe, the Building Maintenance person will allow the groups to return to their <br /> normal activities. <br /> Responsibilities: <br /> If necessary the Department Head or their designee will determine accountability of their <br /> respective group and/or other departments. A member of Public Safety will gather names of the <br /> individuals at all shelter sites to determine personnel accountability. <br /> A member of public safety will make a sweep of the Municipal Center to ensure that all employees <br /> and any of the general public have evacuated to the shelter area. <br /> Field Employees: <br /> During an actual severe weather incident, city personnel working outside of a City building, should <br /> seek shelter based on their respective Department's severe weather plan or in an area that they feel <br /> creates the safest environment. <br /> 611Page <br />