Summer can bring a variety of severe weather events, including hurricanes, tornadoes and extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides resources to help you prepare for, respond to and recover from weather events.
OSHA’s Emergency Preparedness and Response page provides information about how to prepare and train for emergencies and outlines the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs.
OSHA encourages employers to review and share the following OSHA safety and health pages.
- Hurricane preparedness and response: Information about hurricane warnings, potential hazards and safety precautions for employers and workers after a storm
- Flood preparedness and response: Guidance for businesses and workers regarding preparing for floods and staying safe during and after such events
- Tornado preparedness and response: Resources to help prepare for tornadoes and manage post-event hazards
- Heat illness prevention: OSHA’s campaign to educate employers and workers regarding recognizing and preventing heat-related illnesses
- Wildfire preparedness and response: Information about evacuation plans and equipment to have on hand in case a wildfire occurs, as well as hazards that may be present in areas affected by wildfires
