AF Visual Aid (AFVA) 10-2510 U. S. Air Force Emergency Notification Signals is posted on the dormitory bulletin board and shown below.
This visual aid states the possible warnings you may hear and must be memorized by the end of the 1 WOT.
The potential dangers in the San Antonio area include natural disasters, such as severe thunderstorms, lightning storms, tornadoes, flash floods, earthquakes, and wild fires; and possible man-made hazards, such as Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) spills, aircraft accidents, and terrorist use of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
Natural Threats
Severe Thunderstorms/Lightning Storms
If you are outdoors when a severe thunderstorm or lightning occurs, seek shelter immediately. If you can’t get indoors, avoid being near metal objects and go to the lowest lying area you see, such as a culvert or ditch.
DO NOT seek shelter under a tree! All Warrior Airman Walkways and overpasses are off limits during lightning storms due to the danger of a possible lightning strike.
Tornadoes
If you are outdoors and a tornado develops in your area, seek shelter immediately. If you can’t get indoors, go to the lowest lying area you see, such as a culvert or ditch.
If you are in your squadron area, go to your shelter area, which is any “A” level dormitory (RH&T), Level II dormitory (ATC) or designated classroom.
If you are out of your squadron area, go to the nearest permanent concrete structure and shelter in an inner-most room with the fewest or no windows until the “all clear” is declared.
Once “all clear” is declared, assist injured personnel within your abilities and seek help as needed.
Heavy Winds/Rains and Flash Floods
If you are outdoors and out of your squadron area when heavy winds, heavy rains or flash floods occur, seek shelter immediately.
Stay out of low lying areas and avoid low water crossings.
Earthquakes
San Antonio occasionally experiences low magnitude earthquakes less than 4.0 on the Richter scale that result in little to no damage. However, it’s still important to be familiar with how to respond in the event that one occurs.
If you are outdoors, move away from buildings, streetlights, utility wires and trees. If indoors, stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as light fixtures and tall file cabinets or furniture.
Wildfires
The most likely place you would be threatened by a wildfire while at BMT is at the BEAST site. If a wildfire does occur during your field training exercises, DO NOT attempt to fight the fire.
Leave the area in an upwind or crosswind direction, and remain out of the path of smoke or fire. If possible, notify your MTI, squadron personnel, or fire department of the wildfire location and proceed to a safe location for accountability.
Man-Made Threats
HAZMAT Spills
HAZMAT spills are possible anywhere chemicals are stored or transported, such as the squadron HAZMAT storage area, chemical closet or PT/Supply office. If you are outdoors, near the location of a spill, move away in an upwind or crosswind direction.
If you are indoors and a spill occurs outside your facility, remain indoors and evacuate only if directed by your MTI, squadron personnel or emergency responders.
Aircraft Accidents
Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) installations have active flying operations where aircraft accidents are possible. Kelly Field, adjacent to Lackland, has one of those active airfields, with training, tactical and mobility aircraft flying around and over Lackland.
If you witness an aircraft accident, report the location to your MTI or squadron personnel. If the accident occurs near your location, move away from the crash site and any hazards; ensuring you move upwind or crosswind from any smoke.
Terrorist Use of WMD
JBSA prepares the installation population for the possibility of a WMD through education and exercises. While at BMT, your MTI or squadron personnel will direct you on actions and measures to take in the event of a terrorist attack on the installation.
Listen for emergency notifications and follow the directions provided.
General Instructions
During any emergency, follow the directions of emergency responders, your MTI or squadron personnel.
If you are out of the squadron area during an emergency, have a permanent party person contact your CQ as soon as it is safe to inform them of your location.
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Procedures Code Blue (Critical Emergency)
An Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) will determine if an incident/injury is a critical emergency and will call for a “Code Blue”. The IDMT will direct the PT Supply NCO or other designated representative to signal a Code Blue by engaging the air horn for a minimum of 20 seconds.
All personnel will clear the track/PT pad, form up at a designated location and proceed back to the ATC/RH&T immediately, personnel may need to return later to retrieve any gear. Squadron leadership and the PT Supply NCO will remain on scene to provide assistance to the IDMT as necessary.