Regulation .34 Emergency Procedures.
Regulation .34 Emergency Procedures.LinkCopy Citation
A.
An operator shall prepare and implement a written emergency plan that includes procedures for the camp staff members to:
(1)
Ensure camper safety during natural disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies;
(2)
Evacuate campers from the camp;
(3)
Account for campers and locate a missing camper;
(4)
Use fire, rescue, police, and 911 services;
(5)
Ensure emergency transportation;
(6)
Notify the camper's parent or guardian;
(7)
Ensure camper safety until the camper's parent, guardian, or parent's or guardian's designee picks up the camper;
(8)
Monitor for adverse weather conditions; and
(9)
Meet the requirements of §B(4) — (7) of this regulation.
B.
An operator shall ensure that:
(1)
Not more than 30 calendar days before working at the camp, each staff member or volunteer:
(a)
Is trained in the emergency plan;
(b)
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures; and
(c)
Is provided with the opportunity to discuss the procedures and have any questions answered by a supervisor;
(2)
Documentation is kept on file that each staff member or volunteer received the training required in §B(1) of this regulation;
(3)
A staff member or volunteer conducts emergency procedures according to the emergency plan;
(4)
A telephone or alternate means of communication is provided to:
(a)
Summon emergency fire and rescue services; and
(b)
Receive emergency communications;
(5)
A drill in the emergency procedures is conducted early in each session and a written record is maintained of the drill;
(6)
At least one adult staff member and one counselor or assistant counselor are present so that in the event of an emergency:
(a)
One staff member remains with an injured camper; and
(b)
The other summons emergency assistance immediately; and
(7)
During severe weather, adequate shelter is provided for the campers and camp staff members.