High Rise Buildings Over 75 feet in height Primary damage due to non-structural hazards Exterior fascia and trim shedding –Thrown 1-1/2 times height Light structural damage Outside LA - Heavy damage

Soft 1st Floor 1 st Story Parking Large Windows Large Open Lobbies

Safety Considerations Buddy system –Work in pairs Personal hazards –Sharp objects –Dust –Falling Debris Safety Equipment – PPE’s –Helmet –Goggles –Dust mask –Gloves –Vest –Sturdy shoes –Optional: Knee Pads Flashlight Marking Device –Chalk, felt marker, spray paint

Evacuation Plan Determine need Communication Pre-designated routes –Alternatives Area of relocation –Free from hazard Accountability & information –Information is essential –Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk Determine need Communication Pre-designated routes –Alternatives Area of relocation –Free from hazard Accountability & information –Information is essential –Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk

VOIDS

Individual Voids We can pre-plan our own individual voids –Under desk –Under table –Against any large stable object

Voids Pancake voids –Weakening or destruction of bearing walls

Voids Lean-To Void (above) V-voids (below) –Heavy furniture of materials concentrated near center of floors

Search Techniques Victim Location Size-up Information from bystanders Exit routes

Back-up Teams Rotate personnel Consider –Length of exposure –Fatigue

Search Methodology Call out Systematic –Bottom - up/Top - down Multi-story building –Right side/Left side Single floor Listen carefully –Tapping –Sounds of victims

Hailing Method “We are Rescuers, make some noise”

Perimeter