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floors and desks and place in cabinets.

IT Preparation
 Contact IT Help Desk to determine specific items you should have/processes you should be aware of
 Back up all electronic data and store in wind-and water-protected site.

Food Safety Preparation
 Arrange for dry ice delivery prior to closure to help maintain product temperature.

People
 Affected ROD/ROM to provide list of locations in the path of the storm, as well as local GM contact
information to the Crisis Team Leader.
 GM to collect contact information for all Team Members and take it with him/her when he/she exits the
building; provide copy to all Managers.
 The Crisis Team will activate the Emergency Message Center.

Vendor/Partner Notification
 Obtain contact information for local vendors: Generators, Dry Ice, Dehumidifiers and Catastrophic
Cleanup Company.
 Notify property managers with scheduled closing and reopening information along with emergency
contact information.

Safety Preparation
 Inspect all fire protection equipment such as sprinkler control valves and fire pumps.
 Inspect all medical first aid supplies and replenish if necessary.

WHEN A WARNING IS ISSUED

Monitor and Plan
 Continue to monitor local TV and radio stations for instructions and up-to-date information.
 Move out of evacuation zones early if told to do so by officials. This may mean moving up your board-
up/close the store down.
 Have cash on hand for post-hurricane needs; e.g., buying food and supplies or paying Team Members
and contractors.

Prepare Building
 Store important documents in the safe.
 Bring all outside patio furniture into the store.
 Turn off circuit breakers and unplug all electronic equipment except for the undercounter refrigerators,
freezer, walk-in cooler, outside lights, fire suppression system and alarm.
 Disconnect the main electrical, if possible, to prevent a potential fire caused by short circuiting of
damaged equipment.
 Ensure deposits are made to armored car to minimize amount of cash in building.
 Cover all electronic equipment with tarpaulins and waterproof covers in case of roof leaks. This
includes computers, stereo, etc.
 Secure and protect all games (cover with tarp), billiards and shuffleboard tables, merchandise, etc.
 Close water and gas mains. If you do not have a separate meter in your building, contact your landlord
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