{"id":66,"date":"2016-07-08T05:51:06","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T05:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/testehso\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T23:49:55","slug":"hurricane-preparedness-for-laboratories-using-hazardous-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/ehso\/hurricane-preparedness-for-laboratories-using-hazardous-chemicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparedness for Laboratories Using Hazardous Chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Manoa: Hurricane Preparedness for Laboratories Using Hazardous Chemicals<\/strong><\/h2>\n


\nHurricanes, tsunamis and other natural disasters can threaten the safety and operation of research laboratories. Plans should be developed well in advance of these events to ensure the preservation of life and property. For general emergency preparedness information at the University of Hawaii, please see http:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/emergency<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to properly plan a course of action in research laboratories using hazardous chemicals, it is important to understand the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning.<\/p>\n

Hurricane Watch – <\/strong>Hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. During a watch, listen to radio and television (TV) broadcasts and check the University of Hawai\u2018i Website<\/a>. Preparations should begin so that all phases of your contingency plan can be implemented in the event that a hurricane warning is issued.<\/p>\n

Hurricane Warning –<\/strong> Issued when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher associated with a hurricane is expected within 36 hours. County Civil Defense sirens will sound. Continue to listen to radio and TV broadcasts and check the University of Hawai\u2018i Website.<\/a><\/p>\n

Contingency Plan:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Once a Hurricane Watch<\/u> is issued the following should be implemented in your research areas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Experiments:<\/strong>Complete all running experiments and do not begin any new experiments that would require attention during an evacuation period or while a hurricane warning is in place.
            \nNote: Even with backup generators available, researchers should protect their valuable materials in case power, water and climate control are out of service for an extended period of time. Special arrangements may need to be made to protect and prevent release of hazardous chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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