Once you have been called out, there are a number of things you need to do before proceeding to the site:
- Communicate with your family and employer – tell them that the ESS plan has been activated and how you will maintain contact with them
- Dress casual and in layers – wear appropriate clothes for the job, season, and work
- Take your grab and go bag (See Figure 1-5)
- Take a cell phone if you have one, wall/vehicle charger, and contact lists
- Bring ID – vest, hat, t-shirt, jacket, name tag, photo ID card (local and provincial or territorial)
- On your way to work, keep clear of disaster response routes; they are for emergency vehicles and should not be used to leave the area, unless directed by emergency response personnel
Figure 3-3: Disaster Response Route Sign