MEMORANDUM FOR: All Employees

**FROM: **

**SUBJECT: Occupant Emergency Plan **

**In addition to any requirements the attached OCCUPANT EMERGENCY PLAN
shall apply to all existing and future DOC facilities not otherwise
covered by a similar plan.**

**While I appreciate that some of the instructions on what to do during
an emergency situation may seem cumbersome, they have been developed to
maximize the safety of all DOC employees and their guests.**

**Attachment**

**FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY**

**U.S. Department of Commerce**

**OCCUPANT EMERGENCY PLAN**

**EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS**

**FIRE 911 or \_\_\_\_\_\_**

**POLICE 911 or \_\_\_\_\_**

**AMBULANCE 911 or \_\_\_\_\_**

**DOC/OFFICE OF SECURITY/ REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICERS**

**Cheryl L. Wieser, Regional Security Officer, 206-526-6653**

**Joseph A. Lubin, Security Specialist, 206-526-4317**

**Robert H. Conley, Security Specialist, 206-526-6429**

**Veronica L. McCann, Security Specialist, 206-526-6674**

**US Dept. of Commerce**

**Office of Security**

**Western Regional Security Office**

**7600 Sand Point Way NE**

**Seattle, WA 98115**

**http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/wrso/**

**MEDICAL EMERGENCY**

**In the event that someone, agency staff or a guest, requires medical
assistance, the procedures listed below should be followed:**

· Call 911 for the local emergency communications center. Be prepared to
give your agency\'s street address, location of emergency, your name,
and telephone number.

· Stay with the person until medical assistance arrives. Assure the
person that medical assistance has been requested and help is on the
way. Help to make the person as comfortable as possible; however, moving
the person is discouraged. (Moving an injured person may result in
more/unnecessary injuries.)

It is extremely important that the above procedures be followed to
eliminate any confusion and to expedite the medical attention that is
required.

**NATURAL DISASTERS**

No one can prevent, nor in many cases predict, the occurrence of a
natural disaster. However, we can take the necessary precautions to
prevent extensive damage, loss of property, or loss of life. When a
potential threat exists that places the agency in the path of a natural
disaster, facility management will brief the agency staff about the
situation and the potential danger and recommend precautionary measures
as deemed necessary.

**HIGH WIND HAZARDS** (Winds of 25 mph to 40 mph, with gusts to 60 mph)

Coastal storms and high winds might occasionally present an urgent
situation that the agency staff should monitor and take precautions for.
In the event this occurs, agency staff should adhere to the following:

· **Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed to remain near outer
walls containing windows during high winds;**

· **Drapes and blinds should be closed;**

· **Agency staff and guests are to move to areas of the building
offering the greatest protection, such as inner office spaces, hallways,
and stairwells; and**

· **To assure early storm warning information, it is advisable that
staffs monitor the local weather stations.**

**EARTHQUAKES (Information taken from FEMA Fact Sheet)**

**Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning. Agency
staff need to identify potential hazards ahead of time. Advance planning
can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an
earthquake:**

· Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves; and

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· Hang heavy items such as pictures, white boards, and bulletin boards
away from where people might sit.

Safe places indoors are identified as the following:

· Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table;

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· Against an inside wall;

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· Away from glass that could shatter, such as windows, mirrors,
pictures, and away from heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture that
could topple over; and

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· Stay inside. The most dangerous thing to do during the shaking of an
earthquake is to try to leave the building.

In the event you are outside and an earthquake occurs, safe places
outdoors are identified as the following:

· In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical
lines, and overpasses or elevated expressways; and

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· Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.

If in a car:

· Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle;

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· Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or
utility wires; and

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· Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid bridges or
ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.

Be prepared for aftershocks. Although smaller than the main shock,
aftershocks cause additional damage and might cause weakened structures
to collapse. Aftershocks can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or
even months after the initial earthquake.

**TORNADOES **(Information taken from FEMA Fact Sheet)

Learn these tornado danger signs:

· An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even
if a funnel is not visible;

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· Before a tornado hits, the wind might become calm, and the air might
become very still; and

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· Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm. It
is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.

Agency staff should follow these procedures in the event of a TORNADO
WARNING. A Tornado Warning is issued when tornadoes have been sighted or
are indicated by weather radar. When a Tornado Warning is issued for the
local area, take the following preparedness actions:

· Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls;

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· Go to interior small rooms or hallways on the first floor;

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· Go to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they tend
to attract debris;

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· Get under a piece of heavy furniture, such as a heavy desk, and hold
onto it;

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· Use your arms to protect your head and neck; and

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· Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias,
large hallways, etc.

If outside, try to get to a nearby building or shelter. If you are not
close to shelter, you should take the following action:

· Lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a strong building. Be
aware of the potential for flooding and flying debris; and

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· Use your arms to protect your head and neck.

If in a car:

· Never try to outrun a tornado in a car or truck. Tornadoes can change
direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the
air;

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· Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building;

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· If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a
ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential
for flooding and flying debris; and

· **Use your arms to protect your head and neck.**

**HEAT (HEAT WAVE) **(Information taken from American Red Cross Safety
Guide)

Heat can kill by pushing the human body beyond its limits. Elderly
people, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more
likely to become victims of extreme heat. Because men sweat more than
women do, they are more susceptible to heat illness because they become
more quickly dehydrated.

Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion.
Although heat cramps are the least severe, they are often the first
signal that the body is having trouble with the heat. Treatment: Get the
person to a cooler place and have him/her rest in a comfortable
position. Lightly stretch the affected muscle and replenish fluids. Give
a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do not give liquids with
alcohol or caffeine in them, as they can cause further dehydration,
making conditions worse.

Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in
a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating.
Blood flow to the skin increases, causing a decrease in blood flow to
the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated,
the victim's condition will worsen. Body temperature will keep rising
and the victim may suffer heat stroke. Signals: Cool, moist, pale, or
flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness;
and exhaustion. Body temperature may be normal, or is likely to be
rising. Treatment: Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler
place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths. If
the person is conscious, give cool water to drink. Make sure the person
drinks slowly. Give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Let the
victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch carefully for changes
in his/her condition.

Heatstroke is life-threatening. The victim's temperature control system,
which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body
temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if
the body is not cooled quickly. Signals: Hot, red skin; changes in
consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body
temperature can be very high, sometimes as high as 105 degrees F. If the
person was sweating from heavy work or exercise, skin may be wet;
otherwise, it will feel dry. Treatment: Heat stroke is a
life-threatening situation. Help is needed fast. Call 911. Move the
person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body. Immerse victim in a
cool bath, or wrap wet sheets around the body and fan it. Watch for
signals of breathing problems. Keep the person lying down and continue
to cool the body any way you can. If the victim refuses water, is
vomiting, or there are changes in the level of consciousness, do not
give anything to eat or drink

**WINTER DRIVING **

General winter weather driving guidelines:

· Keep vehicles fueled and in good repair;

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· Do not be in a hurry. Leave earlier to allow yourself plenty of time
to get to your destination;

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· Drive at a speed that is comfortable and appropriate for conditions;

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· \>From a stop, slowly apply pressure to the gas. Do not peel out;

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· Be aware of other drivers. Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you. Avoid unnecessary braking. Take turns
steadily;

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· Be aware of "black ice" as it is unreflective and very slick. If you
slide, do NOT hit the brakes;

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· Remove your foot from the accelerator. If you are skidding/sliding,
turn your car gently in the direction you want your front wheels to go;

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· Keep large old towels or kitty litter in your vehicle. Place them
under your wheels for traction if you should get stuck. Car mats can
also be used; and

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· Drive with your lights on to increase your visibility.

**FLOOD **(Information taken from National Weather Service Web site)

Flooding is caused by two key elements: the intensity one (rate) and
duration of rainfall. Other factors include topography, soil conditions,
and ground cover. Flooding takes many forms. Flash flooding occurs
within six hours of the rain event. Flooding is a longer-term event and
may last a week or more.

*River Flood*: Flooding along rivers is a natural and inevitable part of
life. Some floods occur seasonally when winter or spring rains, coupled
with melting snows, fill river basins with too much water, too quickly.
Torrential rains from decaying hurricanes or tropical systems can also
produce river flooding.

*Coastal Flood*: Winds generated from tropical storms and hurricanes or
intense offshore low pressure systems can drive ocean water inland and
cause significant flooding. Escape routes can be cut off and blocked by
high water. Coastal flooding can also be produced by sea waves called
tsunamis, sometimes referred to as tidal waves. These waves are produced
by earthquakes or volcanic activity.

*Urban Flood*: As land is converted from fields or woodlands to roads
and parking lots, it loses its ability to absorb rainfall. Urbanization
increases runoff two to six times over what would occur on natural
terrain. During periods of urban flooding, streets can become swift
moving rivers.

How can a foot or two of water cost you your life?

· Water weighs 62.4 lbs. per cubic foot and typically flows downstream
at 6 to 12 miles an hour;

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· When a vehicle stalls in the water, the waterÆs momentum is
transferred to the car. For each foot the water rises, 500 lbs. of
lateral force is applied to the car;

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· The biggest factor is buoyancy. For each foot the water rises up the
side of the car, the car displaces 1,500 lbs. of water. In effect, the
car weighs 1,500 lbs. less for each foot the water rises; and

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· Two feet of water will carry away most automobiles.

Before the flood:

· Be prepared to move to a place of safety. Know your evacuation routes;
and

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· Keep your automobile fueled; if electric power is cut off, gas
stations may not be able to operate pumps for several days.

The rule for being safe in a flooding situation is simple: HEAD FOR
HIGHER GROUND AND STAY AWAY FROM FLOOD WATERS!

· Go to higher ground. Climb to safety!

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· Get out of areas subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots,
canyons, washes, etc.

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· Avoid already flooded and high velocity flow areas. Do no attempt to
cross flowing streams;

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· If driving, be aware that the roadbed may not be intact under
floodwaters. Turn around and go another way. NEVER drive through flooded
roadways! The depth of water is not always obvious. The roadbed may be
washed out under the water, and you could be stranded or trapped;

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· If the car stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground.
Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep
them away. Remember, it is better to be wet than dead!

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· Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood
dangers;

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· Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes,
particularly during threatening conditions;

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· Avoid areas subject to sudden flooding; and

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· If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles,
STOP! Turn around and go another way. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood
water can knock you off your feet, and a depth of 2 feet will float your
car. NEVER try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water.

**COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION**

**NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service (NWS) warnings,
watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day. NOAA
Weather Radios equipped with a special tone alarm feature are located at
the Center in Building 1. During an emergency, NWS forecasters will
interrupt routine weather radio programming and send out the special
tone that activates weather radios in the listening area. NOAA Weather
Radio broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of
hazards, both natural (such as earthquakes and volcano activity) and
technological (such as chemical releases or oil spills). NOAA has worked
with other federal agencies and the Federal Communication Commission's
new Emergency Alert System to help ensure that its NOAA Weather Radio is
an "all hazards" radio network. The NOAA Weather Radio program should
serve as a single source for the most comprehensive weather and
emergency information available to the public and emergency personnel.
**

**Detailed information about earthquakes occurring throughout the United
States can be found by referring to the United States Geological
Survey's National Earthquake Information Center Web site:**

**http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/neis/current/usa.html**

**The United States Environmental Protection Agency houses the Chemical
Preparedness and Prevention Office. Detailed information about chemical
emergency preparedness and prevention can be found on the following Web
site:**

**http://www.epa.gov/swercepp**

**The Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act requires that all releases of hazardous substances exceeding
reportable quantities be reported by the responsible party to the
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Response Center (NRC).
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 302, promulgates
reportable quantities and reporting criteria. The following NRC Web site
provides detailed reporting requirements and procedures: **

**http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/index.html**

**The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains a Web site
housing a wide array of emergency preparedness, mitigation, response,
and recovery information at the following address: **

**http://www.fema.gov/**

**THREATS BY TELEPHONE (INCLUDING BOMB THREATS)**

**Threatening calls and the threat of bombings have created a need for
practical knowledge to cope with the increasingly violent activities of
people who represent segments of unrest in our society. The protection
of life and property is a responsibility that cannot be delegated to law
enforcement personnel alone. Every citizen must be prepared to accept
responsibility if we are to enjoy a safe place in which to live and
work.**

**If and when you receive a threatening call or bomb threat, the
following procedure will be the most helpful to law enforcement
personnel when they talk firsthand with you:**

**Attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. If
the caller identification feature is active on the telephone system,
write down the displayed phone number of the incoming call. Write down
all the information as you receive it. Listen carefully to background
noises and record this information also. Annotate the caller's gender
and other vocal clues (such as accent, regional slang, etc.). After the
conclusion of the telephone call, do not hang up your telephone, accept
any other incoming calls, or make any outgoing calls. If use of the
telephone is absolutely necessary, another telephone in the area shall
be utilized.**

**Once a threatening call or bomb threat has been received, report all
information regarding the threat immediately to your SAC. If the Agency
is evacuated, the staff will follow the "Emergency Evacuation
Procedures." Where available, the fire alarm will be activated to signal
an evacuation for a bomb threat; therefore, Agency staff should always
evacuate when the fire alarm signal sounds. The most serious of all
decisions to be made in the event of a bomb threat is û whether to
evacuate the facilities. Evacuation of the building may have the agency
staff walk directly into the path of danger. If an evacuation of the
building is deemed necessary, the Evacuation will be signaled by the
fire alarm system or other appropriate method. **

**Remember in all emergency evacuations:**

· The elevators are NOT to be used; and

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· Evacuation will be via stairwells only.

**WORKPLACE VIOLENCE**

**Violent acts in the workplace may be perpetrated by terrorists, but
are oftentimes caused by a disgruntled employee, jilted partner, or
frustrated customer. Each situation will be different and you may just
be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The following are basic
guidelines:**

· If you hear a commotion or gunshots, IMMEDIATELY call 911 for law
enforcement assistance;

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· Do not rely on someone else to make the emergency call;

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· Too many calls reporting the incident are better than no calls at all;

· Stay away from windows and/or doors, drop to the prone position and
take cover. Wait for the all-clear signal from law enforcement official
before leaving your hiding place; and

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· If you believe an escape can be made, be aware that not only may there
be person(s) in the building, but there may be others posted outside.

Although extremely remote, becoming a hostage or victim of a hijacking
is a possibility. The U.S. Department of State provides some important
guidelines for this crisis:

· Breathe deeply. Make a concerted effort to relax;

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· Prepare both physically and mentally for the possibility of a long
ordeal;

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· Avoid direct eye contact with your captors. Avoid any resistance, or
sudden or threatening movements;

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· Do not struggle or try to escape unless you are absolutely certain of
success;

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· Speak normally;

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· Do not complain. Avoid being belligerent. Comply with all orders and
instructions;

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· When questioned, keep answers brief. Do not volunteer information or
make unnecessary overtures. Avoid political and controversial subjects;

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· Avoid alcoholic beverages. Consume minimal food and drink. Eat what
you are given;

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· Rest when possible; and

· **Do not be a hero.**

To aid in the prevention of unauthorized entry into facilities, it is
the responsibility of each and every agency staff member to ensure that
doors and windows are properly closed and secured at ALL times.

**HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL**

**[INSIDE FACILITIES]{.underline}**

**Facility management is not aware of hazardous materials at the
facility. Agency staff are required to inform facility management of any
hazardous materials purchased and/or brought to any of the facility.
Arrangements must be made prior to the receipt of materials to ensure
that proper storage, usage, and disposal requirements are followed. For
any hazardous materials to be on the agency's premises, Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS) must be provided to facility management. Material
found on site without proper notification to facility management will be
promptly removed.**

**MSDSs provide valuable information including, storage requirements,
type of protective clothing required, fire fighting and health hazard
information. MSDSs are invaluable to fire fighting and medical personnel
in case of an emergency. Flammable/hazardous materials may explode or
emit toxic fumes in a fire causing considerable damage and injury to
property and unsuspecting personnel. An up-to-date record of materials
and their location must be readily available for emergency and/or fire
fighting personnel.**

**If your product does not have a MSDS, you must request one from the
manufacturer or vendor. The manufacturer or vendor is required to
provide you with the MSDS for the product.**

**[OUTSIDE FACILITIES]{.underline}**

**If a agency staff member notices a hazardous material spill, the staff
member should evacuate the area and immediately report the sighting to
facility management. Be prepared to give your name and telephone number,
location of spill, material involved in spill (if known), and amount of
spill.**

**If the location of the spill poses a threat to contaminating the storm
drains or the river, the agency staff member should first report the
finding to the fire department (911) and then to the agency\'s facility
management.**

**ELEVATORS**

**[PERSONNEL ENTRAPMENT]{.underline}**

**As with any piece of mechanical equipment, there is always the
possibility of failure. In the event of an equipment failure leading to
personnel entrapment, the elevator located in the facility is equipped
with an emergency telephone that allows trapped passengers to
communicate with agency staff for help, assistance, or rescue. The
following procedures should be followed:**

· Stay calm and push the alarm button;

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· Use the telephone to request help; and

· **Wait for assistance. Never try to climb out of a stalled elevator
unless assisted by a trained emergency crew.**

During inclement weather, when the possibility of a power failure exits
(thunderstorms, lightening storms, etc.), agency staff should use the
stairs to minimize the chance of entrapment.

[EARTHQUAKES]{.underline}

Following an earthquake, it is very important not to run elevators until
they are fully checked by a qualified elevator technician. Hydraulic
elevators might have damage to the piping system. Other unforeseen
damage can also be a problem. The elevator will be labeled as out of
service and must not be used until a qualified technician has examined
it. Once cleared by the technician, it will be placed back into service.

[HURRICANES]{.underline}

The elevator car will be parked at the top floor. The elevator will be
shut down and parked with its doors closed. The electric disconnect
switch (breaker) located in the elevator equipment room will be switched
to OFF.

The elevator is NOT to be used during a hurricane. Rising water or
wind-driven water can cause electrical short circuits that could disable
the elevator and lead to passenger entrapment. Remember that during
weather emergencies, elevator service providers might not be able to
respond quickly to passenger entrapments.

[FIRE ALARM]{.underline}

If you are in the elevator when the fire alarm sounds, do not panic. The
elevator is programmed to return to the first floor as soon as the fire
alarm system is activated. If you should be on the elevator and are
traveling upward at the time of the fire alarm, the elevator will stop,
the doors will not open, and there will be a momentary delay before the
elevator starts and goes in the downward direction. At the first floor,
the doors will open and you should, in an orderly manner, immediately
leave the building.

The smoke detectors in front of the elevator on each floor in the
facility also control elevator movement. In the event you are in the
elevator traveling to the first floor when the first- floor smoke
detector signals a problem, the elevator will return to the second floor
to allow you to exit. The opposite is true if the smoke detector signals
a problem on the second floor. In this case, the elevator will proceed
to the first floor. In either situation, when the elevator doors open,
you should, in an orderly manner, immediately leave the building.

[POWER FAILURE]{.underline}

When the normal power fails, the elevator will stop and remain
motionless regardless of its location. A built-in automatic system
programmer will transfer the elevator power to the emergency generator.
The emergency generator will immediately come on-line and supply power
to the elevator. The elevator will be brought to the ground floor to
allow passengers to disembark from the elevator safely.

**FIRE**

**[FIRE PREVENTION]{.underline}**

**Fire prevention starts with good housekeeping. All agency staff
should:**

· Report all unsafe conditions and/or fire hazards to the agency's
facility management;

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· Report inoperative exit signs and storage of flammable/hazardous
materials. For any hazardous materials to be on the agency's premises,
arrangements must be made prior to the receipt of materials to ensure
that proper storage, usage, and disposal requirements are followed.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be provided to facility
management.

· **A record of materials and their locations must be readily available
for emergency and/or fire fighting personnel. Flammable/hazardous
materials may explode or emit toxic fumes in a fire, causing
considerable damage and injury to property and unsuspecting personnel.
Material found on site without proper notification to facility
management will be promptly removed;**

· Keep corridors, stairwells, and exits free of storage boxes and other
clutter;

· **Dispose of unnecessary papers, books, and flammable materials in
your office. Use file cabinets or metal storage cabinets to store
records whenever possible;**

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· Ensure that appliances used throughout the office spaces (lamps,
coffeepots, refrigerators, etc.) are approved by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL). You should examine the electrical device for
the UL marking. The UL markings are normally located on the underside of
electrical devices;

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· Ensure that electrical devices (coffee pots, lamps, etc.) are turned
off at the end of workday;

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· The use of space heaters is highly discouraged. Space heaters pose a
fire hazard because they can overload electrical circuits; and

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· Outside of the facility, make sure cigarette and cigar ashes are
extinguished before disposing in the trash.

Fire prevention is the responsibility of everyone.

[ALERTNESS]{.underline}

An alert staff helps minimize and control fire damage and maximizes the
safe evacuation of all agency staff personnel. The staff should:

· Report the sighting or smell of smoke to facility management;

· **Become familiar with the locations of fire alarm pull stations on
your floor, and if a fire is discovered, quickly pull the fire alarm
pull station to sound the alarm;**

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· Know where fire extinguishers are located on your floor. Fire
extinguishers are provided for emergency personnel usage. Staff are not
required to use extinguishers during a fire. If you are unsure of your
capabilities in the use of fire fighting equipment, do not attempt to
use the fire extinguisher. Pull the fire alarm pull station and exit the
building, warning other agency staff and guests as you leave;

· **Understand the importance of obeying the instructions of firemen,
police officers, building security officers, and facility management;**

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· Be familiar with the exact locations of the primary evacuation routes
around your work area as well as alternate routes to use if your primary
route is blocked. Know the shortest and quickest way to the nearest
stairwell and/or exit. You should be familiar with the location of the
stairwells and exits in facilities in the event you are in another work
area when a fire alarm sounds;

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· When leaving the building via the stairwell, proceed down the stairs
towards the outside exit. While in the stairwells, stay in single file
and to the right. Walk, do not run. By following this course of action
you will allow emergency personnel to pass you without hindrance; and

· Close all doors behind you as you make your exit. By closing the
doors, you will greatly lessen both smoke and heat infiltration in the
stairwells and allow a more stable environment for everyone's
evacuation.

In a fire emergency, the world around you quickly changes. It is
imperative that you maintain your self-control. In doing so, you will
help others and aid in a safe departure by all.

**EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES**

**[INTRODUCTION]{.underline}**

**Federal property management regulations require that federal agencies
establish and maintain Emergency Evacuation Procedures for the safety
and security of personnel. This following information contains the
emergency Evacuation Procedures for facilities.**

**[DESIGNATION]{.underline}**

**The supervisor or senior member assigned to the facility shall be
responsible for:**

1\. Ensure that all persons in their assigned areas have vacated the
building, including restrooms. If any employee refuses to vacate the
building, the name, and the last location of the employee, will be
reported to emergency personnel and to the respective SAC. At no time
will the supervisor/senior member endanger his/her own life and safety.

2\. Ensure that persons unable to independently exit the building using
the stairs, including persons that are physically challenged, are being
assisted out of the building.

3\. Report in person to arriving emergency personnel that all employees
in their assigned areas have evacuated the building and identify any
problems encountered (for example: unable to physically check an area
due to hazard obstruction, or encountered personnel refusing to leave
the building, etc.).

[RELOCATION AREA (RALLY POINT)]{.underline}

The rally point is located across the street on the North - East corner
from the DOC facility. In the event of a building evacuation, all agency
staff and guests are to relocate to the rally point.

[RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}

AGENCY STAFF:

Once the alarm (alarm horn and alarm strobe) to evacuate the building
has been given, REMAIN CALM, AVOID PANIC, and in an ORDERLY FASHION:

· Turn off all ventilation (fan coil units, fans, etc.);

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· Leave all lights on;

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· Do NOT attempt to secure or recover items of personal property;

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· Close all doors as you leave rooms;

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· Start moving toward the nearest point of exit from where you are at
the time of alarm;

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· Verbally warn all agency staff and guests you may encounter as you
make your way out of the building;

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· Proceed to evacuate the building and report to the relocation point
(rally point), (Section 2.3). Remain there calmly for further
instructions;

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· Do NOT use the elevators;

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· Use the handrails on the stairwells; and

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· Close all doors as you exit your area.