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== General Guidelines == | == General Guidelines == | ||
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As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently. | As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently. | ||
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* Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911. | * Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911. | ||
=='''For Incident Team Leader (ITLs) and Safety Officers'''== | |||
* Be prepared to modify outdoor work activities and reschedule more strenuous outdoor tasks to the early morning hours. Assign afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas. | * Be prepared to modify outdoor work activities and reschedule more strenuous outdoor tasks to the early morning hours. Assign afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas. | ||
* Communicate with volunteers under your command frequently. NETs' safety is our top operational priority at all times. | * Communicate with volunteers under your command frequently. NETs' safety is our top operational priority at all times. | ||
* Require a 10 minute rest period ''at least'' every two-hours, or more often if at all possible. | * Require a 10 minute rest period ''at least'' every two-hours, or more often if at all possible. | ||
* Ensure volunteers have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat). Request assistance from the next level of command if necessary. | * Ensure volunteers have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat). Request assistance from the next level of command if necessary. | ||
