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Emergency Management Plan

Emergency Management Plan

 

 

All emergencies will be handled in a calm and professional manner. If an accident occurs, the immediate concern will be for the welfare of the injured person. The Medical Team will determine if the accident is an emergency. An accident will be classified as an Emergency if the person is in cardiac arrest, drowning, unconscious, bleeding heavily or having a seizure. Paramedics will be called if the incident is deemed an Emergency.

 

An accident will be classified as a Minor Emergency if the injured person has suffered bumps, bruises, abrasions and or small cuts.  Minor Emergencies will be treated by the Medical Team.  If a member of the Medical Team is not on-site, the injured person will be taken to a local clinic.

Responding to an Accident

When an accident is observed by one of the staff or volunteers at 2012 Archery World Cup, the incident will be reported by radio transmission to Jannett Barrs.   

A member of the Medical Team will be the first responder to the injured person and determine if the accident is an Emergency or Minor Emergency. Should the Medical Team decide that the accident is an Emergency, they will direct a call 911 which will signal that the Paramedics are to be called immediately. Once an Emergency or Minor Emergency has been identified, Natalie Rich or her designated back-up will facilitate communication.

Organizing Committee

Jannette Bars will be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the event of an emergency, Jannette will facilitate communication between emergency response teams and the OC staff and volunteers. If Jannette is not on-site during an emergency, she may assign this responsibility to a member of the OC team until she is present.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Fire                                                   911

Paramedics                              911

Police                            911 or +1-801-626-6460 at WSU

Key OC Contacts: 

Bob Romero       +1-505-414-9258


 

 

Additional Phone Numbers

CVB-Rich Koski                                     +1-801-829-2066


Safety Equipment

(1) Basic First Aid kit

(35) Radios for OC staff and key volunteers Personal cell phones to dial 911

Drinking water

Ice

 

Lightning Storm Protocol

Lightning will be monitored by lightning detector and listening for thunder. When a storm is approaching, it will be monitored by the OC. The OC will notify the DOS that lightning is in the area and being tracked. When appropriate, the DOS will direct athletes to leave the field and the tournament will be postponed.  The OC Field Crew will secure and close the Qualification Field and Practice Field.  Athletes should immediately seek shelter and wait for the storm to pass.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia, an abnormally elevated body temperature with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two forms of hyperthermia that are less severe, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not properly and promptly treated.

Heat Stroke Symptoms: Symptoms of heat stroke can sometimes mimic those of heart attack or other conditions. Some individuals can develop symptoms of heat stroke suddenly and rapidly without warning. Common symptoms and signs of heat stroke include:

·        high body temperature

·        the absence of sweating, with hot red or flushed dry skin

·        rapid pulse

·        difficulty breathing

·        strange behavior

·        hallucinations

·        confusion

·        agitation

·        disorientation

·        seizure

·        coma


Treatment: First and foremost, cool the victim. Victims of heat stroke must receive immediate treatment to avoid permanent organ damage.

·         Get the victim to a shady area; remove clothing; apply cool or tepid water to the skin; fan the victim to promote sweating and evaporation; place ice packs under armpits.

·         Monitor body temperature with a thermometer and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101-102 degrees F (38.3 - 38.8 degree C).

·         Always notify emergency services (911) immediately. If their arrival is delayed, they can give you further instructions for treatment of the victim.

Prevention:

·         The most important measures to prevent heat strokes are to avoid becoming dehydrated and to avoid vigorous physical activities in hot and humid weather.

·         If you have to perform physical activities in hot weather, drink plenty of fluids such as water and sports drinks. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and tea, which may lead to dehydration.

·         Your body will need replenishment of electrolytes as well as fluids if you sweat excessively or perform vigorous activity in the sunlight for prolonged periods.

·         Take frequent breaks to hydrate yourself. Wear hats and light-colored, lightweight loose clothing.

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: Symptoms of heat stroke can sometimes mimic those of heart attack or other conditions. Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion before progressing to heat strokes.

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Muscle cramps and aches
  • Dizziness