Emergency Preparedness

An emergency can occur at any time.  Thus, it is very important to be prepared for an emergency wherever you are, including your workplace.  Below are tips for emergency preparedness in the workplace.

What To Do In Case of Emergency: Communication

In the event of an emergency, the Assessor-Recorder's Office has several methods for communicating with our staff to ensure your safety and share vital information.  For recorded information and updates, you may contact the following:

What To Do In Case of Emergency: Staff Mobilization

There is no predicting where you will be when an emergency strikes.  You may be at work, you may be off duty, or you may be working in the field.  Below are mobilization steps for each of these locations to enact in the event of an emergency.

When instructed to report to work, bring your Go Bag & DSW ID card.  Report to your assigned work location as soon as possible.

A.  What to do if there is an emergency and you are at work:

• Follow instructions given at the time
• Check for and assist any injured personnel
• Check in with your supervisor ASAP
• Notify your supervisor if you need to leave work
• If evacuated, take your DSW ID card & Go Bag with you, if safe to do so

B. What to do if there is an emergency and you are not at work:

• Verify and ensure the safety of your family
• Contact your supervisor
• Check the website
• Call the Employee emergency hotline for information (628) 652-9243
• Listen to the radio

C. What to do if there is an emergency and you are in the field:

• Contact your supervisor.  If unsuccessful, follow the communications procedures listed on this site.
• Call the Employee emergency hotline (628) 652-9243 to determine if it is safe to return to your work location.  If possible, return to your work location.
   

Workplace Preparedness

• Keep your Disaster Service Worker (DSW) ID on your person at all times
• Pack a workplace Go Bag
• Let your family know about your responsibilities as a Disaster Service Worker
• Create a family emergency plan
• Keep emergency contact information for your family & work contacts
• Learn evacuation routes & emergency procedures
• Keep the ASR emergency card with you and refer to it during an emergency

The Assessor-Recorder's Office provides all of its staff with Emergency Go Bags, which can be grabbed at a moment's notice if necessary and contain vital supplies to use in case of emergency.  If you have not received a Go Bag from HR, please contact asr-hr@sfgov.org.  Below is a checklist of items to maintain in your Go Bag.

Go Bag Checklist

• Water & non-perishable food
• First aid kit, prescription, medicationsEmergency contact numbers
• Battery powered radio, extra batteries
• Flashlight
• Cash in small denominations
• Sturdy shoes, change of clothing
• Whistle
• Dust mask
• Anything else you would need for your immediate use and safety

CCSF Disaster Service Workers

All City & County of San Francisco Employees are designated by law as Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), and are required to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Employees should not attempt to report to work until instructions are given from:

• Your supervisor
• Human resources
• Employee emergency hotline, (628) 652-9243
• Department Operations Center (DOC)
• Radio/television news stations