In case of flood or earthquake, what action should be taken?

In case of flood or earthquake, what action should be taken?

• A. Shut off power only
• B. Evacuate personnel and maintain operations
• C. Continue operations with added precautions
• D. Shut the facility down

Answer: (C)

In a flood or earthquake, the priority is to keep containment and safety systems under control while you respond to the event. Continuing essential operations with added precautions allows critical equipment—like pumps, containment, alarms, and fire protections—to stay functional and monitored, which helps prevent spills or pressure buildup that could occur if you shut everything down abruptly. You still follow the emergency plan and take heightened measures—verify power to life-safety and containment gear, secure nonessential lines, monitor tank levels and pressures, isolate affected sections as needed, keep ignition sources controlled, and have spill response ready. This approach supports a safer, more controlled response and readiness to shut down in a deliberate way if conditions deteriorate.

In a flood or earthquake, the priority is to keep containment and safety systems under control while you respond to the event. Continuing essential operations with added precautions allows critical equipment—like pumps, containment, alarms, and fire protections—to stay functional and monitored, which helps prevent spills or pressure buildup that could occur if you shut everything down abruptly. You still follow the emergency plan and take heightened measures—verify power to life-safety and containment gear, secure nonessential lines, monitor tank levels and pressures, isolate affected sections as needed, keep ignition sources controlled, and have spill response ready. This approach supports a safer, more controlled response and readiness to shut down in a deliberate way if conditions deteriorate.