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Extreme Hot
Title Weather

In extreme hot weather conditions, especially during the summer,
it is imperative for staff to stay alert and mindful of the individuals
and their surroundings. If temperatures within a facility, particular-
ly within an EPIC home, reach 85 degrees then staff should abide by
the following protocol:

• Assess the health and safety of the individuals within the home.

 If individual(s) shows signs of health and/or safety
risks and is in immediate danger, call 911 and follow
agency reporting protocol.
 If individuals do not show signs where there is risk to
Protocols contact their PA/Immediate Supervisor to inform
their health and safety then staff should immediately
him/her of the situation. If unreachable after 2
attempts within a 5 minute span, make calls us-
ing the chain of command.
•
Staff should begin removing unnecessary layers of clothing to
help the individuals to combat the heat.
• Staff should encourage individuals to drink plenty of fluids,
mostly water to stay hydrated, unless there is a medical re-
striction.

• Staff should start preparing for evacuation (including checking
the Go Kits, pulling medication, books and face sheets for each
individual) as a precaution.
• The PA/Immediate Supervisor should contact the Facilities
Director and report the issue.
• The Facilities Director or designee will contact a vendor from
the preferred vendor list.
The time of completion for the above steps should take
no longer than 30 minutes.
• If the temperature within the facility remains or rises to 85
degrees for 2 hours then staff will instantly evacuate.