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Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
DO NOT use the elevators.

If outdoors

Stay there.
Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

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Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

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Do not light a match.
Do not move about or kick up dust.
Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

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Facilities should ensure that all personnel transporting specimens via pneumatic tubes are trained in safe handling practices, specimen management, and spill decontamination procedures.
For additional information about performing a risk assessment, refer to the Biological Risk Assessment: General Considerations for Laboratories and the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 6th Edition [4.4 MB, 604 pages], Section II – Biological Risk Assessment, pages 9-20.
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Virus isolation in cell culture and initial characterization of viral agents recovered in cultures of SARS-CoV-2 should be conducted in a BSL-3 laboratory using BSL-3 practices. To determine appropriate biosafety mitigation measures, laboratories should perform an activity-specific biosafety risk assessment that evaluates laboratory facilities, personnel and training, practices and techniques, safety equipment, and risk mitigation measures. Biosafety professionals, laboratory management, and scientific and safety experts should be involved in the risk assessment process.
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Bring water from home or use a water purifier.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Avoid dehydration by drinking water regularly. You know you are drinking enough if you urinate often and the urine comes 
 out clear.
Avoid getting lost by staying with your group, staying on the trail, and paying attention to trail markers. If lost, either 
 backtrack or use a cell phone to call for assistance.
Avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be deadly. Stay cool and avoid the sun in the heat of the day. Drink plenty 
 of water. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing that blocks and reflects the sun.
Avoid hypothermia by staying dry, wearing appropriate layered clothes (no cotton), avoiding exposure to wind, drinking 
 plenty of water, and eating high-energy food in cold weather to stay warm. Hypothermia usually occurs gradually and 
 hypothermic people are often not aware that they need help. Hypothermia can result in shivering, stumbling, slurred speech, 
 reduced breathing rate, fatigue, and eventually cardiac and respiratory failure and death.
Avoid insect pests by learning which insects are prevalent in your area at the time you are on the trail, wearing protective 
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Avoid exposed areas when thunderstorms may occur. Take cover in advance of a storm and stay away from tall trees and 
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Avoid poisonous plants by learning to recognize poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Avoid contact by wearing long 
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Be prepared for inclement weather by checking the weather forecast before you hit the trail. Be aware of signs of worsening 
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Take care of yourself first and then, if you are able, help the wounded get to safety and provide immediate care. Call 9-1-1 when it is safe for you to do so.

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For example, a cloth mask can be used as source control if medical mask is not available. Exercise caution as these items will become contaminated and can serve as a source of transmission to other patients or family members. WHO’s guidance should be followed by patients and family members to clean these items.
Use a standardized triage algorithm to immediately isolate/separate patients at high risk** for having COVID-19 in single-person rooms with doors closed or designated COVID-19 waiting areas.
Limit the number of accompanying family members in the waiting area for suspected COVID-19 patients (do not allow children aged <18 years unless they are patients or a patient’s parent). Anyone in the separate waiting area for suspected COVID-19 should wear a medical mask, and if not available, a cloth or fabric mask4.
Triage area, including a separate waiting area for suspected COVID-19, should be cleaned at least twice a day with a focus on frequently touched surfaces. Disinfection can be done with 0.1% (1000ppm) chlorine [412 KB, 1 Page] or 70% alcohol for surfaces that do not tolerate chlorine. For large blood and body fluid spills, 0.5% (5000ppm) chlorine [412 KB, 1 Page] is recommended.9

*Medical masks are defined as surgical or procedure masks that are flat or pleated. Their performance characteristics are tested according to a set of standardized test methods (ASTM F2100, EN 14683, or equivalent)4
**defined as patients at high risk for having COVID-19 based on clinical and epidemiologic criteria (e.g., travel history or exposure to someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19). Definition may change depending on where countries or regions within countries are in the stage of outbreak (e.g. no or limited vs. widespread community transmission).   
3. What healthcare workers (HCWs) can do to protect themselves and their patients during triage

HCW should get vaccinated and continue to follow IPC measures6 described here.
Grover Hot Springs Seasonal Lifeguard
Housing may be available. The worker is responsible for the day to day operation of the pool complex at Grover Hot Springs State Park, including public safety, rules enforcement, fee collection, maintenance and housekeeping as follows:

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ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTIONKeeps all parts of the pool complex under surveillance at all times.  Maintains safe visitor practices, enforces rules, maintains pool temperatures and chemical balances at safe levels. Calls for Peace Officer if situation requires.

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HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCEPerforms all daily and weekly scheduled routines for maintenance and housekeeping and completes log for same.  Cleans all pool facilities including restrooms, decks, and buildings, and maintains pools in safe, sanitary condition. All pool chemicals will be handled by permanent employees only.

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SAFETYResponds to all water rescues or first aid emergencies.  Maintains current certification and updated knowledge of lifesaving and first aid procedures.  Insures all safety related forms are properly completed.  Repairs or replaces any unsafe equipment.

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ADMINISTRATIONCollects fees from visitors, complete all accounting logs and worksheets for shift. Collects logs and organizes all daily Lost and Found items.
Minimum Qualifications:Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid are required.  Contact Information:For more information please call (530) 694-2249.

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