Updated
09/15/2016
Emergency Action Plan
Dave McDill Aquatic Center
In the case of emergency:
· Recognize that someone is in danger
· Signal to other guards and or personnel that an emergency is in effect—3 whistles means going in for rescue- 2 whistles means to cover your area- 1 long whistle means clear the pool
· If an entry is made—other guard(s) must clear pool and assist with rescue and crowd control
· Send for someone to call 911. If using a school phone, you must Dial 9+911
Tell Dispatcher the emergency, your name and the following:
o Harper Creek Aquatic Center is located at 12677 Beadle Lake Road
o Follow signs to the back -Athletic Entrance
o Pool is located on right side of the entrance (Look for personnel either at athletic entrance or by the pool doors)
· Perform appropriate rescue and give care needed
· Other guards or personnel shall get appropriate rescue materials
· After emergency, make sure to return all materials to appropriate locations and make sure first aid kit is stocked.
· Acting guard should fill out accident report—located on top of shelves inside the pool office or located in the schools office. The lifeguard or designated personnel shall interview bystanders
· Notify personnel in charge of incident depending on the emergency- see phone list below
Contamination:
· In case of fecal/vomit contamination---pool operator needs to be alerted and pool chlorine levels must be raised to 20 to 30 parts per million
Equipment Failure:
· In case of equipment failure—notify pool operator and clear pool until problems are corrected.
For all Emergencies first call:
Ed Greenman Home 964-3713
Cell 420-5312
School 441-8462
If unable to reach Ed Greenman and it is an Equipment or Contamination problem or If the emergency is facility related call:
Jim Robinson Home 979-1485
Cell 209-8687
School 441-6575