NSBE-HSC
Encourages Chapter Members to Take the Following Steps at each Risk Level:
Level
4 (Concern) When a storm poses a
threat to JSC within 72 hours
·
Fuel
your car (and keep it near full until the storm has passed)
·
Monitor
weather reports (Channel 2, Channel 11, Channel
13, Channel
39, Weather
Channel)
·
Prepare/finalize
personal evacuation plan
·
Familiarize
yourself with inland flooding and Houston evacuation routes
·
Identify
places to stay (friends, hotel, etc.) in the event you evacuate
·
Learn
alternate routes between home, work, and other destinations you may visit
within the next several days
·
Consult Houston
Real-Time Traffic Map to determine
current and average highway speeds on possible routes
·
Familiarize
yourself with Texas
Hurricane Risk Maps and
the Storm Surge Risk Map (1MB). If
you live or travel through any affected area(s), keep copies in your home and
car.
Level
3 (Preparation) When there is a high probability that severe weather will pose a
significant threat to JSC employees and facilities, generally within 48 hours
·
Liberal
leave policy implemented - consider evacuation
·
All
NSBE-HSC meetings, activities, etc. are cancelled (with the exception of any
actions related to providing assistance to member, NASA, and/or community
disaster relief efforts)
·
Prepare
your work area for evacuation according to your Hurricane Checklist or other
office policies
·
Assemble
a disaster supplies kit (see also Emergency Supply Kit)
·
Prepare
your home for possible flooding
·
Identify
safe zones - places you can wait out a storm - in the event you are blocked by
flooded roads en route to home or work
·
Store
valuables and personal papers in waterproof containers
·
Become
educated concerning flood recovery
Level 2
(Response) When there is a high
probability that severe weather conditions pose a threat to the Center within
36 hours
·
Center
director MAY release all nonessential employees (if JSC is closed, all
employees MUST leave unless they have been designated otherwise)
·
Take
proper steps to secure your work area prior to evacuation
·
Execute
your evacuation plans - get to safety now
·
Allow
plenty of time for evacuation - do NOT wait for the last minute if you plan to
leave the area. Expect streets and
highways to become congested as the storm approaches
Level
1 (Rideout and Recovery) When severe
weather poses imminent threat to the Center within 24 hours
·
Do not
return to JSC until directed to do so by NASA management
·
If you
have not already done so, immediately move to a safe location
·
Monitor
TV or Radio for weather updates and emergency instructions
·
Monitor
JSC Center status by calling (281) 483-3351 (local) and 1-877-283-1947 (toll
free) throughout the threat period (also consult JSC public website: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/home/index.html)
·
Monitor
Harris County flood
data
·
If you
do not evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass
doors. Keep drinking water in clean
bathtubs and bottles and keep flashlights handy.
