session two: 1) fire 2) explosion 3) demonstrations and other police activity 4) chemical/biological...
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SESSION TWO:SESSION TWO:1) Fire1) Fire2) Explosion2) Explosion3) Demonstrations and Other Police Activity3) Demonstrations and Other Police Activity4) Chemical/Biological4) Chemical/Biological5) Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package5) Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package6) Criminal Activity6) Criminal Activity7) Workplace Violence7) Workplace Violence8) Pandemic/Contagious Disease8) Pandemic/Contagious Disease9) Hazmat9) Hazmat10) Fire Warden Training10) Fire Warden Training11) Active Shooter11) Active Shooter
EMERGENCY EVENT TRAINING
FIREFIRE
FIREFIRE
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNING SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESFamiliarize new staff with building systems and emergency procedures within five daysEnsure staff understands:
Whether building has a full-evacuation or enhanced-alarm systemWhich floors will go into alarmThe difference between full and partial evacuation
Conduct training for all building staff on fire protection and prevention systems and equipment once per yearUpdate quarterly the list of individuals requiring assistance during shelter in place or evacuationIdentify alternate incident command stationIdentify internal and external assembly areas, with alternates, to be used by tenants and building staffDesignate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become damaged or inaccessibleConduct annual fire warden/monitor trainingPost operating instructions for life safety systems, as per local fire code, in fire control roomBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section for samples)Follow procedures for system testing, maintenance, and certification of all life safety equipmentProvide regular fire safety training and drills for staff, tenants, and occupants as per local codePrepare fire safety plan as per local code and remind tenants to do the same.
Property Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenInstructs tenants to remain in office or report to internal assembly areasUpdates tenants often
If warranted, engineer reserves elevator connected to emergency generator for relocation to different floors; secures the remainder
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURESEngineer reports to fire control roomProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenProvides evacuation instructions, including which exit routes and external assembly areas to useUpdates tenants often
Engineer secures elevatorsBuilding staff helps occupants requiring assistance as neededTenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing persons to emergency personnel and building staff
FIREFIRE
FIREFIREDETECTION
Activate alarm Smell of smoke Verbal Report Visual sighting
INVESTIGATE Determine location/size of fire and how quickly it is spreadingTwo designated staff members carry radios and investigate area in alarm if fire is inside
Do not proceed aloneProceed toward reported incident floor via stairwell If using an elevator
Switch car to independent modeStop every 5 floors to insure elevator controlExit at least 3 floors below reported incident and proceed via stairwell
Check if any steps were already taken (extinguisher used, floors evacuated, etc.)
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information if
warranted Provide building name and street address Describe location and severity of flooded area Report injuries Give your name and phone number
Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is known Steps being taken What tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report to property if needed) Notify retail, vendors, and adjacent properties
(if appropriate)
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements
shelter in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-Place Procedures on top page)
Building staff and security close exterior doors and restrict entry and egress near fire
TSC or engineer shuts down or adjusts HVAC as appropriate
Property Manger contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Building staff and security establish 300-foot safety zone around fire
Engineer meets emergency personnel
Building staff and security confine radio use to essential communication
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements partial or full
evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)
Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident information Building diagrams Master keys Other items as requested
TSC or engineer shuts down HVAC system Property Manager contacts tenants to shut
down independent HVAC system Building staff reports injuries; provides first
aid if trained Designated staff responds to phone calls
from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuate
Attendant opens garage exit gates Engineer silences alarm and closes sprinkler
control valves only after receiving instruction from Fire Department personnel
Building staff and security confine radio use to essential communication, keeping airwaves free for critical information
Outside
Is the fire inside or outside the building?
RESTORE Isolate affected areas and control access Take pictures of damage Contact specialized vendors and repair
damage (smoke, electrical, water, glass, etc)
Restore and reset building systems Reset fire pumps, alarms, and other fire
systems Replace damaged sprinkler heads Open sprinkler control valves Service fire extinguishers
Recertify elevators and other critical equipment
Activate continuity plan if fire was located in management office or mechanical penthouse
Prepare incident report using RP standard template
Provide counseling services if needed
Inside
Is the fire a threat to the building and
occupants? No
Yes
NOTIFY When building is safe, notify
TSC an building staff Tenants, retail, vendors, risk
management and service providers
EXPLOSIONEXPLOSION
EXPLOSIONEXPLOSION
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNING SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESStay alert to signs of possible explosive device, including
Vehicle or container that appears out of placeSuspicious or oversized packageUnusual device attached to chemical or flammable liquid container, or compressed gas cylinderWritten or verbal threat
Identify alternate command stationIdentify internal and external assembly areas to be used by tenants and staff
Instruct tenants to identify windowless and enclosed shelter areas in their space with minimal number of vents (conference rooms, work areas, restrooms, pantries, etc.)
Designate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become inaccessibleEncourage tenants to maintain emergency suppliesCheck door and window seals often to ensure airtight conditionsKnow location of tenant-controlled ventilation and HVAC unitsBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc (see Announcement Section for samples)
Property Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, Blackberry and radio, and report to main lobby
Discontinues use of mobile devices and radio until threat no longer exists of possible secondary explosion
Using a PA or alternate system, Property Manager Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps taken
Instructs tenants to remain in office or report to enclosed shelter areas
Directs tenants to draw curtains or blindsAdvises tenants to discontinue to use of mobile devicesUpdates tenants often
Engineer secures elevatorsBuilding staff, engineer and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios until threat no longer exists of possible secondary explosion
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURESEngineer reports to fire control roomProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio and reports to main lobby
Discontinues use of mobile devices and radio while in or near buildingUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenProvides evacuation instructions, including which exit routes and external
assembly areas to use (e.g., tenants directed away from explosion to upwind assembly area)
Advises tenants to open doors carefully and watch falling debris If warranted, considers advising occupants to filter their nose and mouth with
layers of cloth Instructs t4nants to discontinue use of mobile devicesUpdates tenants often
Engineers secures elevatorsBuilding staff, engineer, and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios while in or near buildingBuilding staff helps occupants requiring assistance as needed and determines which hospital or hospitals are being usedTenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing persons to emergency personnel and building staff.
EXPLOSION: INDICATIONS OF CHEMICAL RELEASEEXPLOSION: INDICATIONS OF CHEMICAL RELEASE
Chemical agents often produce immediate symptomsSymptoms often can be detected by pattern of mass casualties
Clustered within contained area if indoorsDownwind pattern if outdoors
Sick or dead birds or small animals may also be discovered
Symptoms of biological agents may not appear for days after exposure
EXPLOSION EXPLOSION
EXPLOSIONEXPLOSION
DETECTION Loud Sound Verbal Report Visual Observation Surface Rocking
INVESTIGATEDid the explosion occur inside or outside the building?
Did the building suffer structural damage?
If inside, are any alarms going off? If outside, contact TSC for wind direction
What is the source of the explosion? Accidental (gas leak, incompatible
chemicals, over pressurized container) Intentional (bomb device)
Did it disperse any materials? Be aware of secondary devices
Are there any casualties?Is natural gas leaking, or any hazardous materials such as diesel fuel?Is the building service equipment damaged (electrical, gas, water lines, or fire pumps)?Are the media or government agencies providing information?
Pentagon has chemical sensors in some locations
WARNINGBe alert to possible secondary explosion
See applicable topics including bomb threat biological/chemical and gas leak
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information:
Describe nature and location of incidentProvide details of other known hazards and injuriesGive your name, phone number and building address
Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is known Steps being takenWhat tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report to property if needed) Notify retail, vendors, and adjacent properties
(if appropriate)
STAFF RESPONSEProperty Manager implements shelter in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-Place Procedures on top page)TSC or engineer shuts down HVAC system
Closes all air intakes and dampers, including exhaust dampers, as neededProperty Manager contact tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Building staff and security implement lockdown
Direct anyone outside to immediately see shelter if safe to do soClose all windows and exterior doorsRestrict egress and entry, including retailPost signage on building’s entrances that reads “Sheltering in Place: No Entry”Determine if all internal doors should be closedClose loading dock
Engineer secures elevatorsProperty Manager considers advising tenants to seal off vents, if possible, in shelter-in-place locationsBuilding staff monitors local media for information
STAFF RESPONSEProperty Manager implements partial or full evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident informationBuilding diagramsMaster keysOther items as requested
TSC or engineer shuts down or increases air depending on type of release, if any
Closes any HVAC dampers and turns off any fans between buildings as neededShuts down any air handling units in nearby or adjacent RP buildings as neededProperty Manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Building staff reports injuries; provides first aid if trainedDesignated staff responds to phone calls from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuateAttendant opens garage exit gatesSecurity closes loading dockBuilding staff determines whether damaged area should be sealed offDo not use lighters or matches or touch light switches if suspicion of gas leak
RESTORETake pictures of damaged areasContact specialized vendorsClean up, decontaminate, or disinfect as necessaryRestore and reset building systems
Clean, service, and repairRecertify critical equipment
Activate continuity plan if management office or mechanical penthouse is inaccessiblePrepare incident report using RP standard templateProvide counseling services if needed
NOTIFYWhen service is restored, notify
TSC, building staffTenants, retail, vendors, risk management, and service providers
Did the explosion occur outside or inside the building?
Outside
Inside
DEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITYDEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITY
DEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITYDEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITY
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNING Stay informed of upcoming outdoor eventsBefore scheduled activity, gather information about the group or cause, including any history of peaceful or disruptive events
Conduct online researchConsult policeConsider contacting a security vendor
After research is collected, provide information to tenants in advance so they may plan accordinglyArrange for extra building security on day of event
Secure outside items and consider bringing small items inside
Identify alternate command stationIdentify internal assembly areas to be used by tenants and staff
Instruct tenants to identify windowless areas with minimal number vents
Encourage tenants to maintain emergency suppliesCheck door and window seals often to ensure airtight conditionsKnow how to operate and shut down HVAC if TSC cannot do so remotelyKnow location of tenant-controlled ventilation and HVAC unitsListen to local news media before and during eventBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section for samples)
SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURES Property Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenInstructs tenants to remain in office or report to enclosed shelter areas away from windows and ventsDirects tenants to draw curtains or blindsInstructs building staff and tenants to not antagonize or interact with demonstratorsUpdates tenants often
Engineer secures elevators if warrantedUse plastic cable ties to secure doors in the event security system fails
DEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITYDEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITY
DEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITYDEMONSTRATIONS/OTHER POLICE ACTIVITY
DETECTION Crowd or police activity News media
INVESTIGATE What is the nature of the event and is it organized?Is the gathering peaceful or disruptive?
Call security to monitorHow large is the crowd?
Are they on public or private property?Are they attempting to enter the building?Can the building be secured?
How quickly can backup security arrive if available?Are emergency service disrupted?
Are roads blocked?What is the media reporting?
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements shelter
in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-Place Procedures on top page)
Building staff and security monitor outdoor activity
Close loading dockMonitor entrances and exits, including retail and garage
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information if warranted
Provide building name and street addressDescribe location and type of crowd activity
Report any injuriesGive your name and phone number
Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenant ASAP and conveys
What is knownSteps being takenWhat tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report to property if needed) Notify retail, vendors, and adjacent properties (if
appropriate
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements partial
or full evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)
Building staff and security implement lockdown
Close all windows and exterior doors
Restrict egress and entry, including retail and garage
Post signage on building’s entrances that reads “Sheltering in Place: No Entry”
Close loading dockMonitor outside events and local news media for information
Prepare to secure elevatorsConfine radio use to essential communication
RESTORE Building staff maintains communications
with and receives instructions from emergency personnel
Engineer secures elevators TSC or engineer shuts down HVAC
system if tear gas is utilized Building staff and security maintain
lockdown If demonstrators enter the premises,
keep calm and be courteous Report any injuries and call for medical
assistance
NOTIFY Call 911
Provide exact location and details of situation
Report any injuriesGives your name, address, and phone number
Update TSC, building staff, tenants, retail and vendors
Does the activity appear
threatening?
NO
YESIs the activity on public or private
property
Public
NOTIFY When safe to end shelter in place,
notifyTSC building staff, tenants, retail, and vendors
Private
NOTIFY When safe to end shelter in place, notify
TSC building staff, tenants, retail, and vendors
Risk management and service providers
RESTORE Take pictures of any damage and review
security camera footage if available Contact specialized vendors and make
repairs as needed Prepare incident report using RP
standard template Provide counseling services if warranted
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALBIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALBIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL
SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS
Symptoms of chemical agents often can be detected by pattern of mass casualties
Clustered within a contained area if indoorsDownwind pattern if outdoors
Sick or dead birds or small animals may also be discoveredSymptoms of biological agents may not appear for days after exposure. Detection will likely come viaWave of sick people seeking emergency medical treatmentLocal health care workers reporting a pattern of unusual illnessEmergency report or broadcast announcing the danger after receiving medical reports of unusual illness
SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURES
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURES
Property Manager collects tenant contract list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenInstructs tenants to remain in office or report to enclosed shelter areas away from windows, vents and elevator air shafts; may advise tenants to seal off shelter areasUpdates tenants often
Engineer shuts down elevators to prevent spread of contaminants throughout building
Engineer reports to control roomProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps takenProvides evacuation instructions, including which exit routes and external assembly area to use (e.g., tenants directed away from contaminated areas to an upwind assembly area) If warranted, considers advising occupants to filter their noseUpdates tenants often
Building staff helps occupants requiring assistance as needed Engineer shuts down elevators to prevent spread of contaminants throughout buildingBuilding staff and tenants segregate exposed people to prevent spread of contaminants
Everyone in building may have been exposed and should be decontaminated by first respondersDetermine who has the greatest need for medical assistance
Building staff determines which hospital or hospitals are being usedTenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing persons to emergency personnel and building staff
Red or watery eyesStinging or blistering skinLocalized sweatingNausea
SeizuresBreathing difficultiesLoss of coordinationLoss of consciousness
Chemical agents often produce immediate symptoms that may include
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGIdentify alternate command stationIdentify internal and external assembly areas to be used by tenants and staff
Instruct tenants to identify windowless and enclosed shelter areas in their space with minimal number of vents (conference rooms, work areas, restrooms, pantries, etc.
Designate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become inaccessibleEncourage tenants to maintain emergency suppliesCheck door and window seals often to ensure airtight conditionsKnow how to operate and shut down HVAC if TSC cannot do so remotelyPost instructions near control panel if HVAC can be set to maximize intake of outside air to dilute chemical in buildingKnow location of tenant-controlled ventilation and HVAC units (e.g., restaurant hoods)Become familiar with emergency announcements from PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section)
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALBIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL
BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICALBIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL
DETECTION Localized
Suspicious envelope or package Potentially large-scale
Unusual vapor, mist, liquid or cloud Unexplained odors Pattern of casualties Abandoned chemical sprayer Unexplained metal debris
INVESTIGATECan the suspicious substance be identified?
Is it chemical or biological?Is it inside or outside the building?
What is it proximity to occupants?Is it contained or spreading?If outside, contact TSC for wind direction
Are there casualties or common symptoms?Are the media or government agencies providing information?
Pentagon has chemical sensors in some locations
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information:
Describe nature and location of incident or release
Provide details of other known hazards and injuries
Give your name, phone number, and building address
Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is known Steps being taken What tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report if safe to do so) Notify retail, vendors, and adjacent
properties (if appropriate)
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements partial or full
evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)
Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident information Building diagrams Master keys Other items as requested
TSC or engineer shuts down or increases air depending or release
Closes any HVAC dampers and turns off any fans between buildings as needed
Shuts down any air handling units in nearby or adjacent buildings as needed
Property Manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Building staff reports injuries; provides first aid if trained
Designated staff responds to phone calls from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuate
Attendant opens garage exit gates Security closes loading dock Building staff and security confine radio use to
essential communication, keeping airwaves free for critical information
Building staff determines whether contaminated areas should be sealed off
RESTORE Take pictures of any damage or
contaminated areas Contact specialized vendors Clean up, decontaminate, or disinfect as
necessary Restore and reset building systems
Clean, service, and repair Recertify critical equipment
Activate continuity plan if management office or mechanical penthouse is inaccessible
Prepare incident report using RP standard template
Provide counseling services if needed
Outside
Inside
Is the release inside or outside the building?
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements shelter in
place (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)
TSC or engineer shuts down or increases air depending on release
Closes all air intakes and dampers, including exhaust dampers as needed
Property Manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Building staff and security implement lockdown
Direct anyone outside to immediately seek shelter if safe to do so
Close all windows and exterior doorsClose interior doors if necessaryRestrict egress and entry, including retailPost signage on building’s entrances that reads “Sheltering in Place: No Entry”
Determine if all internal doors should be closed
Close loading dock Property Manager considers advising
tenants to seal off vents, if possible, in shelter-in-place locations
Engineer, building staff, and security should
Be alert to possible second releaseConfine radio use to essential communication, keeping airwaves free for critical information
NOTIFY When building is safe notify
TSC and building staffTenants, retail, vendors, risk management, and service providers
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGCreate Bomb Search Team
EngineerSecurity Officer
Property Manger coordinates effortsCreate and maintain bomb threat folders at three location
Property management officeEngineer’s officeSecurity console or office
Produce and place Telephone Bomb threat Checklist, Bomb Search Checklists, and Bomb Search Team contact information (including tenant representatives) in folders
Update monthly Bomb Search Team contact informationStay alert to signs of possible explosive device, including
Vehicle or container that appears out of placeSuspicious or oversized packageUnusual device attached to chemical or flammable liquid container, or compressed gas cylinder
Check for suspicious items or packages while conducting routine building inspectionsIdentify alternate command stationIdentify external assembly areas to be used by tenants and staffDesignate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become inaccessibleKnow how to operate and shut down HVAC if TSC cannot do so remotelyKnow location of tenant-controlled ventilation and HVAC unitsBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section for samples)
TELEPHONE BOMB THREATTELEPHONE BOMB THREATTelephone Bomb Threat Checklist
Produce checklist and make available to building staff and tenants
Keep near phonesAdvise tenants to inform employees of Caller ID procedures
Encourage them to add procedures to checklistDetermine if threat is credible or not
Credible: Caller tends to prolong call and make demandsOften furnishes details 9location of device and reasons for planting it)
Calls repeatedly Indications of hoax: Caller tends to be abrupt and hurried
Provides few detailsOften does not call back
SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS
Search of premises could be conducted in following orderAny area identified by threatBuilding exterior: star at building and work outward to 50 feetVisually inspect cars in all parking areas of buildingInterior areas with public access (including stairwells)Non-public interior areas (including stairwells)Secured interior areasOutbuildingsRoof
Service areaElectrical closetMechanical closetCommunications closetFire extinguisher/fire hose cabinetsCorridorsRestroomsElevator lobbyDisturbed ceiling tiles
Open or disturbed access panels or hatchesTenant reception areaClosets Large planters Garbage cansKitchen or panty areasUnknown, unidentified packages within tenant space
Develop checklists with logical search patterns for each floor, common area, basement, garage, loading dock, and retail space
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT CHECKLISTTELEPHONE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
Follow These Instructions When A Telephone Threat Is Received:
Keep The Caller On The Line As Long As Possible
Ask Him/Her To Repeat The Message
Record Every Word Spoken By The Caller
Inform Caller That The Building Is Occupied
Pay Particular Attention To Background Noises
Ask The Caller The Following Questions If Possible:
1. The Exact Location Of The Bomb_______________________
2. The Time Set For Detonation__________________________
3. What The Bomb Looks Like___________________________
4. The Type Of Explosive It Is___________________________
5. The Reason It Was Placed____________________________
Message Received From The Caller:
Title____ Name Of Person Receiving The Call _________________
Date Of Call__________Time Of Call___________AM/PM
Origin Of Call: Local____Long Distance____ Internal______
(Insert Company’s Caller ID Procedures Here) To Trace And Record The Number Of A Threatening all, Follow These Instructions:
Note: Listen For Background Noises
Identity of Caller
Voice Speech Language
___Loud ___Fast ___Good
___Soft ___Slow ___Obscene
___High Pitch ___Distinct ___Poor
___Raspy ___Disturbed
___Deep ___Nasal
___Pleasant ___Stutter
___Intoxicated
Accent Manner
___Local ___Calm ___Irrational
___Foreign ___Angry ____Incoherent
______Type ___Rational ____Emotional
___Coherent ____Nervous
___Deliberate ___Righteous
___Laughing
Background Noise
____Office Machine ___Trains
___Factory Machines___Music
___Animals ___Quiet
___Airplanes ___Voices
___Street Traffic ___Other
Who Did You Notify About The Call? _______________________
Did the Caller Seem Familiar With The premises? _____________
If Yes, How? __________________________________________
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
DOCUMENT BOMB THREATDOCUMENT BOMB THREATTelephone
Complete Bomb Threat ChecklistAttempt to trace call using company’s Caller ID procedures
E-mailLeave threat message open on computer until assistance arrivesPrint copy of message
WrittenRewrite threat verbatim on separate piece of paper and include additional information: location, date, time, witnesses , and surrounding circumstancesHandle original document as little as possibleIf small enough, place original document in bag or envelope without folding, tearing, crumbling, etc.
In PersonProvide complete description of person and document what was saidRecord when threat occurred and in which direction person was headed
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INDICATORSSUSPICIOUS PACKAGE INDICATORSProperty Manger coordinates bomb Search Team activities
Follows up immediately with person who received call to complete Telephone Bomb Threat Checklist
Notifies Bomb Search Team of situation and assigns specific areas to be searched
Confirms 911 has been called as necessaryAssigns staff member to meet emergency personnelMeets with tenant representative to notify occupantsConsiders if potential target is on premises Inquires if bomb threats have been reported in area or city, with similar profile
Engineer and security collect appropriate bomb Search Checklist(s), then meet at fire control room for assignment
Coordinate search efforts with police if on premisesConduct search with tenant representative
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURES
Handwritten or poorly typedMisspelled wordsIncorrect names or titlesUnusual stains or odorsOddly shaped or lopsidedExcessive or no postageProtruding wires
Hand deliveredNo return addressReturn address does not match postmarkLiquid-like soundResistance or pressure when openingBulky or rigid envelope
Engineer reports to fire control room
Property manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobby
Using PA or alternate system, Property manager
On threat, use elevators to speed up evacuation
Building staff, engineer and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios while in or near building
Building staff helps occupants requiring assistance as needed
Tenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing persons to emergency personnel and building staff
Property Manager accounts for building staff
BOMB SEARCH PROCEDURESBOMB SEARCH PROCEDURES
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
BOMB THREATBOMB THREAT
DETECTION Telephone call E-mail Written Verbal Rumor
INVESTIGATEWhat type of threat is it?
If by telephone, has the Telephone bomb Threat checklist been completed by the person who received the call?
Were specific details provided, such as a description of the device and its location?Was a reason for the threat expressed?Did the threat come from a stranger or a known person?Are there any notable circumstances at the time of the threat, such as a recent employment issue?Does the threat appear credible?Should a search be conducted?
NOTIFY Inform TSC, building staff, and tenants, if
appropriate Notify emergency personnel, security, retail,
and vendors, if appropriate
NOTIFY Call 911 by telephone and provide pertinent
information: Give building name and street address Describe type of threat Provide details including any trace information Give your name and phone number
Notify by telephone or email TSC, building staff, and tenants Security (to report to property if needed) Retail, vendors, and adjacent properties (if
appropriate)
RESTORE Take pictures of any damage areas Contact specialized vendors as necessary to
clean , service and recertify critical equipment Restore and reset building systems
Activate continuity plan if management office or mechanical penthouse is inaccessible
Prepare incident report using RP standard template
Provide counseling services if needed
NOTIFY Update 911 by telephone
Provide exact location and description of found item
Update TSC, building staff, tenants, retail and vendors
Notify adjacent properties, if appropriate
SEARCH Property Manger coordinates bomb search
activities (see Bomb Search Procedures on top page)
Bomb Search Team conducts search (see Bomb Search Procedures on top page)
Building staff, engineer and security turn off all mobile devices and two way radios; use alternate means of communication
Security closes loading dockMonitors entrances and exits, including retail and garage
Is the threat credible?
No
RESTORE Prepare incident report using RP
standard template
Yes
Was a suspicious item found or Does the threat remain credible?
No
WARNINGIn no case should a searcher touch, move, jar or attach anything to a suspicious object
Advise everyone to leave the area immediatelyTurn off all mobile devices and radiosDo not touch light switches
STAFF RESPONSEProperty Manager implements building evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)Designated staff member meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident informationBuilding diagramsMaster KeysOther items as requested
TSC or engineer secures building systems as necessaryDesignated staff responds to phone calls from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuateAttendant opens garage exit gates if safe to do so
NOTIFY When building is safe, notify
TSC and building staff Tenants, retail, vendors, risk management
and service providers
Yes
CRIMINAL ACTIVITYCRIMINAL ACTIVITY
CRIMINAL ACTIVITYCRIMINAL ACTIVITY
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGAcquire intelligence information from security vendor on pertinent area information
Repair and replace as necessaryMeet with adjacent properties and area associations for current criminal activity trendsKeep criminal activity folder at three locations
Property management officeEngineer’s officeSecurity console or office
Document any suspicious activity and place in folders, including information gathered from building staff, tenants, security vendor, adjacent properties, are area associations
List date, time, location, and type of activityProvide number and description of suspicious persons
CRIMINAL ACTIVITYCRIMINAL ACTIVITY
CRIMINAL ACTIVITYCRIMINAL ACTIVITY
DETECTION Missing item(s) or document(s) Evidence of break-in or illegal activity Vandalism
INVESTIGATE What kind of crime is it and where did it occur?
Is it a recurring crime?Was anything take or damaged?
Does it appear that the perpetrator(s) are still in or near the building?Are there any witnesses suspects?Has anyone been injured?Have emergency personnel and backup security been called?
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information if
warranted Give building name and street address Provide details of incident, including type of
criminal activity, specific location, and number and description of any suspects
Report any injuries Give our name and phone number
If appropriate, Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is known Steps being taken What tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report to property if needed) Notify retail, vendors and adjacent properties
(if appropriate)
STAFF RESPONSEProperty Manger meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident informationBuilding diagramsMaster keysOther items as requested
Building staff requests additional security if available
Security clears areaMonitors entrances and exits, including retail and garage
Protects propertyBuilding staff and security isolate witnesses
Document all events and actions carefully
Preserve crime scene; do not touch evidence
Confine radio use to essential communication
STAFF RESPONSE Update TSC, building staff, tenants,
retail, and vendors if appropriate Notify risk management and service
providers if appropriate
RESTORE Take pictures of any damage and review
security camera footage if available Contact specialized vendors and make
repairs as needed Recertify and reset before restoring service
Prepare incident report using RP standard template
Provide counseling services if warranted
WARNING See topic on workplace violence if
any of the following has occurred Written, verbal, or physical threat Threat or evidence of weapon Act of violence
WORKPLACE VIOLENCEWORKPLACE VIOLENCE
WORKPLACE VIOLENCEWORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Be alert to early warning signs of violenceAngry outbursts or combativenessOverreaction to seemingly minor issuesDisplays of intolerance or social withdrawal
Encourage tenants to keep property management advised of any potential violent behavior an any orders of protection for their employees
Encourage tenants to maintain emergency suppliesIdentify alternate command stationIdentify internal and external assembly areas, with alternates, to be used by tenants and staffDesignate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become damaged or inaccessibleBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section for samples
Survey PA system to determine zoned coverage and audibility
SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDUESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDUESProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry and radio, and reports to main lobby
Using PA or alternate system Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps taken
Instructs tenants to remain in office or report to enclosed shelter areas, away from windows
Advises tenants to close and lock doors if appropriate
Updates tenants often
Engineer secures elevators if warranted
Building staff and security report any injuries
Isolate witnesses
Document all events and actions carefully
Preserve crime scene; do not touch evidence
Building staff determines which hospital or hospitals are being use
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNING
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURESEngineer reports to fire control roomProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, Blackberry, and radio, and reports to main lobbyUsing PA or alternate system, Property Manager
Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem and steps takenProvides evacuation instructions, including which exit routes to useInstructs tenant to be cautious and exit quietlyUpdates tenants often
Engineer secures elevators if warrantedBuilding staff and security report any injuries
Isolate witnessesDocument all events and actions carefullyPreserve crime scene; do not touch evidence
Building staff helps occupants requiring assistance as needed and determines which hospital or hospitals are being usedTenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing persons to emergency personnel and building staff
Verbal or written threats that would cause harm to person or propertyPhysical threats or acts of violence to person or propertyThreat or evidence of weaponRage or severe mood swingsDrug-or alcohol-induced state
INDICATORS OF WHEN TO CALL 911INDICATORS OF WHEN TO CALL 911
WHAT TO DO IF WEAPON IS DISPLAYEDWHAT TO DO IF WEAPON IS DISPLAYEDFollow instructions of perpetrator and avoid arguingTry to remain calm and move slowlyBe observant without staringConsider talking to perpetrator to learn as much as possible about the individual
If several people are involved, focus on one individual
If firearm goes off, take cover on floorDuck behind equipment or furniture
STAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLUSTAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLU
STAPH INFECTON/PANDEMIC FLUSTAPH INFECTON/PANDEMIC FLU
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGUpdate monthly the tenant and staff contact listsKeep local or county health agency’s phone number on fileEncourage tenants to educate employees about prevention and treatment of staph infections
Request that tenants report staph infections immediatelyDevelop pandemic flu response plan in advance of possible mass absenteeism
Cross-train building staff to perform essential tasksDetermine which staff members could telecommute and how they would gain access to IT resourcesAssess minimum staffing required to maintain safe environment and when management would need to close building
Develop checklist for complete building shutdown: notifications, systems, personnel, and vendor contracts
Be prepared to set up hand sanitizer dispensers in lobby, meeting rooms, and other common areas
Confirm that cleaning crews are preparedCurrently using proper disinfecting techniques in public spacesHave plan for escalating hygiene efforts if pandemic or staph outbreak occurs
Able to maintain or adequately secure disinfecting supplies early on
PANDEMIC FLU CHARACTERISTICSPANDEMIC FLU CHARACTERISTICSInfluenza (flu) viruses are typically most dangerous to the young, the elderly and those with compromise immune systems
Spread primarily by direct contactMasks are not an effective barrier
Influenza pandemics (worldwide epidemics) tend to return in wavesSuccessive rounds of infection occur weeks or months after initial outbreak
Major pandemic would cause severe disruptionsInfection could spread across globe within three weeksVaccines would be limited or nonexistent in first six to eight monthsMass absenteeism across every industry and sectorOverwhelmed healthcare systemSchools and some public gathering places would likely closeCity’s resources would be depleted
STAPH INFECTION CHARACTERISTICSSTAPH INFECTION CHARACTERISTICSStaphylococcus aureus bacteria, also called staph, can be found on healthy individuals on skin or in nose or throat
Antibiotic-resistant staph infections are a serious public health concernMRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Spread by contact, either directly or via shared items, such as towels and door handles
Infection can occur among those with chronic conditions, open wounds, or weakened immune systems, as well as newborns, nursing mothers, and the elderly
On skin, staph infections ause red, swollen, pus-filled sores; internal infections can cause wide rang of serious conditions, from severe nausea to pneumonia to hart failure
Can be accompanied by fever, chills, and sweatsTreatment typically involves specialize antibiotics and covering open soars
PRECAUTIONSPRECAUTIONSWash hands frequently for 15 to 30 seconds
Dry with disposable towel; use separate towel to turn off faucet
Cover mouth with elbow (not hands) before coughingAvoid touching nose, mouth, and eyesKeep hand sanitizer, containing at last 62 percent alcohol, at desk or workstation and in common areasKeep wounds clean and covered with dry, sterile bandagesAvoid using shared itemsDisinfect public surfaces frequently
WORKPLACE VIOLENCEWORKPLACE VIOLENCE
WORKPLACE VIOLENCEWORKPLACE VIOLENCE
DETECTIONVerbal, physical, or written threatIrrational behavior Display of weaponAct of violence
INVESTIGATE What is the nature of the incident and who
is displaying the violent behavior? Is it a stranger or a disgruntled
employee? Are there any hostages or demands
How many perpetrators are there? Are weapons involved and have they been
used? If yes, did injuries or damage to the
building occur? Have emergency personnel and backup
security been called?THREAT
Property Manager implements shelter in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-place Procedures on top page)
Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident informationBuilding diagramsMaster keysOther items as requested
Building staff requests additional security if available
Security clears areaAttempts to defuse
situation before help arrives, if safe to do so
Monitors entrances and exits, including retail and garage
Protects propertyBuilding staff and security
confine radio use to essential communication
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements
partial or full evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top page)
Establishes or maintains direct line of communication with police incident commander and follows instructions
Engineer provides emergency personnel with requested items
TSC or engineer shuts down building systems as directed
Designated staff responds to phone calls from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuate
Attendant opens garage exit gates
Building staff and security confine radio use to essential communication
NOTIFY When safe to end shelter in
place or evacuation, notifyTS, building staff, tenants, retail, and vendors
Risk management and service provider
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent information if
warranted Give building name and street
address Provide details of incident, including
number and description of perpetrators, specific location and if weapons are involved
Report any injuries Give your name and phone number
Property Manager makes initial zoned announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is known Steps being taken What tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert security (to report to property if
needed) Notify retail, vendors and adjacent
properties (if appropriate)
Consider implementing building lockdown
Perpetrator(s) are outside the building, on the move, or location is unknown
Consider implementing partial or full evacuation
Perpetrator(s) are stationary and evacuation can be executed safely
WEAPON OR VIOLENT ACTProperty Manager implements shelter in
place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-place Procedures on top page)
Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident informationBuilding diagramsMaster keysOther items as requestedShuts down building systems as
directedProperty Manager establishes direct line
of communication with police incident commander and follow instructions
Building staff requests additional security if available
Security clears areaMonitors entrances and exits,
including retail and garageProtects property If fight occurs attempts to defuse
situation before help arrives, if safe to do so
If hostage incident develops inform emergency personnel of location, number of persons held, and information about hostage taker(s)
Building staff and security confine radio use to essential communication
Do conditions warrant or allow for safe evacuation?
RESTORETake pictures of any damage and review security camera footage if availableContact specialized vendors and make repairs as needed
Recertify and reset before restoring serviceActivate continuity plan if management office or mechanical penthouse is
inaccessiblePrepare incident report using RP standard templateProvide counseling services if warranted
Yes
No
STAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLUSTAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLU
STAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLUESTAPH INFECTION/PANDEMIC FLUE
DETECTIONNotification from tenant, vendor or staff member
INVESTIGATEHow many people are infected and what are the symptoms?How many additional people could be exposed?
STAFF RESPONSE (outbreak local) Property Manager and designated
building staff disseminate information as it is received from health officials
Follow instructions from health agency Consult tenants to determine how
many new infections are occurring Advise tenants to discourage entry of
infected employees Informs tenants building could be
closed if absenteeism jeopardizes safe building operations
Implements work-from-home arrangements for nonessential building staff
Inventory and maintain supplies Depending on severity of outbreak, consider more serious restrictions (bans on use of shared conference rooms, access denied to anyone displaying symptoms, etc.)
Close building when conditions warrant; activate continuity plan
RESTORERestore and reset building systems as needed
Disinfect, service, and recertify Inventory and order suppliesPrepare incident report using RP standard template
Provide counseling services if warranted
NOTIFY Inform local or county
health agency ASAP with pertinent information
Give building name and street addressProvide details including symptoms and number of infected and/or exposed personsGive contact name and phone number
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert cleaning vendor Property Manager makes
initial notification to tenants and conveys
What is knownSteps being takenWhat tenants should do
Alert retail, security, other vendors, and adjacent properties (if appropriate)
DETECTIONNews outlets and public health agencies
STAFF RESPONSE (outbreak not local)Order supplies to last several monthsPlace hand-sanitizer dispensers in common
areas Implement more aggressive cleaning measuresDistribute educational literature abut
preventionConfirm preparedness measures among critical
vendorsPrepare building and staff for mass
absenteeism should outbreak occur
STAFF RESPONSEProperty Manager and designated building staff disseminate information as it is received from health officials
Follow instructions for health agencyConsult tenants to determine if new infections are occurring
Ensure cleaning crews are escalating disinfecting efforts in all public areas including
Door handles and surfacesRestroomsElevator panels
Place hand-sanitizer dispensers in common areas if outbreak is extensive
NOTIFYWhen risk of infection no longer exists, notify
TSC, building staff, tenants, retail, and vendorsRisk management and service providers
RESTOREPrepare incident report using RP standard templateProvide counseling services if warranted
INVESTIGATE Is the outbreak occurring locally?How severe is the outbreak in infected areas?
What is the infection rate and how severe is the illness?
What are the first signs of the illness?
NOTIFY Inform local or county health agency ASAP with
pertinent informationGive building name and street addressProvide details including symptoms and number of infected and/or exposed personsGive contact name and phone number
Notify TSC-escalate up Alert cleaning vendor Property Manager makes initial notification to
tenants and conveysWhat is knownSteps being takenWhat tenants should do
Alert retail, security, other vendors, and adjacent properties (if appropriate)
NOTIFYWhen building can be reopened, notify
TSC, building staff, tenants, retail and vendorsRisk management and service providers
STAPH INFECTION PANDEMIC FLU
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAKHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAK
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAKHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAK
PRE-INCIDENT PLANNINGPRE-INCIDENT PLANNING
Maintain lists near fire control room, engineer’s office, and storage areas
Storage locations, quantities, and expirations (if applicable) of all hazardous materialsContact information for specialized cleaning vendors
Keep hazardous material clearly markedFollow safe storage procedures to avoid leaks, spills, over-pressurized containers, and combination of incompatible chemicals
Identify alternate command stationIdentify internal and external assembly areas to be used by tenants and staff
Instruct tenants to identify windowless and enclosed shelter areas in their space with minimal number of vents (conference rooms, work areas, restrooms, pantries, etc.)
Designate alternate locations for business continuity should management office and/or mechanical penthouse become inaccessibleEncourage tenants to maintain emergency suppliesCheck door and windows seals often to ensure airtight conditionsKnow how to operate and shut down HVAC if TSC cannot do so remotelyPost instructions near control panel if HVAC can be set to maximize intake of outside air to dilute chemical in buildingKnow location of tenant-controlled ventilation and HVAC unitsBecome familiar with emergency announcements for PA system, electronic communication, etc. (see Announcement Section for samples)
SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESSHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURESProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobby
Using PA or alternate system, Property Manager Informs tenants of what has occurred, location of problem and
steps taken Instructs tenants to remain in office or report to enclosed shelter
areas away from windows, vents, and elevator air shafts; may advise tenants to seal off shelter areas
Updates tenants oftenEngineer secures elevators if warrantedBuilding staff, engineer, and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios if threat of explosion exists
EVACUATION PROCEDURESEVACUATION PROCEDURESEngineer reports to fire control roomProperty Manager collects tenant contact list, cell phone, BlackBerry, and radio, and reports to main lobby
Discontinues use of mobile devices and radio while in our near building if warranted
Using PA or alternate system, Property ManagerInforms tenants of what has occurred, location of problem, and steps taken
Provides evacuation instructions, including which exit routes and external assembly areas to use (e.g. directs tenants away from contaminated areas to upwind assembly area)
If warranted, considers advising occupants to filter their nose and mouth with layers of cloth
Instructs tenants to discontinue use of mobile devices if warrantedUpdates tenants often
Building staff helps occupants requiring assistance as neededReports any injuries or exposures and determines which hospital(s) are being used
Anyone exposed to hazardous materials should be decontaminated by first responders
Engineer secures elevatorsBuilding staff, engineer, and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios if warranted
Tenants account for employees; relay names and last known locations of missing person to emergency personnel and building staff
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAKHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAK
DETECTIONChemical odorVerbal reportVisual observation
INVESTIGATEHas the chemical been identified and hat are its relate hazards?Is the spill inside or outside the building?
How large is the spill? Is it contained or
spreading? Could the ventilation or
water system become contaminated?
If outside, contact TSC for wind direction
Have any injuries been reported?Are the media, emergency personnel, or government agencies providing information?
Pentagon has chemical sensors in some locations
STAFF RESPONSE Property Manager implements partial or full evacuation (see Evacuation Procedures on top
page) Engineer meets responding emergency personnel and provides
Incident information Building diagrams Master keys Other items as requested, including location of equipment, drains, stairwells, air shafts
or sump pumps lower than spill Engineer shuts down energized electrical equipment if threat of fire or explosion exists (e.g.
equipment lower than spill) Secures elevators
TSC or engineers shuts down or increases air depending on hazard and location Closes any HVAC dampers and turns off any fans between buildings as needed Shuts down any air handling units in nearby or adjacent buildings as needed Property Manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever
building systems are shut down Security seals off contaminated area Building staff reports injuries
Only emergency personnel should enter contained hazmat area to provide rescue If exposed to chemical, remove contaminated items and seek medical help immediately
Designated staff responds to phone calls from tenants if safe to do so; otherwise, staff should evacuate
Attendant opens garage exit gates Security closes loading dock if safe to do so Building staff, engineer and security discontinue use of mobile devices and radios if warranted
Do not use lighters or matches or touch light switches
RESTORE Take pictures of damaged or contaminated areas Clean up decontaminate, or disinfect as necessary using specialized vendors
Conduct air sampling as needed Restore and reset building systems
Service and recertify critical equipment Activate continuity plan if management office or mechanical penthouse is inaccessible Prepare incident report using RP standard template Provide counseling services if needed
NOTIFY Call 911 with pertinent
information (if appropriate)Describe nature and location of incidentProvide details of other known hazards and injuriesGive your name, phone number, and building address
Property Manager makes initial announcement to tenants ASAP and conveys
What is knownSteps being takenWhat tenants should do
Notify TSC-escalate up Contact specialized cleaning
vendor (if appropriate) Alert security (to report to
property if needed) Notify retail, vendors, and
adjacent properties (if appropriate)
STAFF RESPONSE
Property Manager implements localized shelter in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-Place) Procedures on top page)
TSC or engineer shuts down air if vapors or gases could spread through system
Closes any HVAC dampers and turns off any fans between buildings as needed
Shuts down any handling units in nearby or adjacent buildings as needed
Property Manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Engineer secures elevators if warranted
Security seals off contaminated area
Property Manager or engineer meets specialized cleaning vendor
Is the incident inside or outside the building?
STAFF RESPONSE
Property Manger implements shelter in place if appropriate (see Shelter-in-Place Procedures on top page)
Advises tenants to move away from windows that face outside spillConsiders advising tenants to seal off vents, if possible, in shelter-in-place locations
TSC or engineer shuts down HVAC system
Closes all air intakes and dampers, including exhaust dampers, as neededProperty manager contacts tenants to shut down independent HVAC systems whenever building systems are shut down
Security and building staff implement lockdown
Closes all windows and exterior doorsRestrict egress and entry, including retailPost signage on building’s entrances that reads “Sheltering in Place: No Entry” Determine if all internal doors should be closedClose loading dock
Building staff monitors local media for information and follows instructions of emergency personnel
NOTIFYWhen building is safe, notify
TSC, building staff, tenants, retail and vendors, risk management and service providers
Inside
Outside
Does the spill warrant partial or full evacuation?
Yes
No
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAKHAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OR LEAK
INVESTIGATELocation of shots fired/shooter
ACTIVE SHOOTERACTIVE SHOOTER
SHELTER IN PLACESecure your immediate area:Lock and/or barricade doors with any available object(s) (chairs, tables, desks, etc)Turn off lightsClose blindsBlock windowsTurn off computer monitorsKeep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight by laying low to the groundKeep yourself out of sight and take adequate cover/protection (i.e. concrete walls, desks, chairs, tables, filing cabinets, etc.) Such cover may protect you from injurySilence cell phonesPlace signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured personsClose window blindsDo not huddle with others-spread out in the room
NOTIFYCall 911What to Report…Your specific location-building name and office/room numberNumber of people at your specific locationInjuries-number injured, types of injuriesAssailant(s)- location, number of suspects, race/gender, clothing description, physical features, type of weapon(s) (long gun or hand gun), number of weapons, backpack, shooter’s identity if known, separate explosions from gunfire, etc.
RESPONSE
ACTIVE SHOOTERACTIVE SHOOTERDETECTION
Individual seen with gun (shooter)Shots firedInjuredReports of gunman on premises
EVACUATEConsider your risks before leavingWhen in doubt, stay put and wait for instructions from emergency responders.If it is possible to escape the area safely and avoid danger, do so by the nearest exit. Leave in the room all person items. As you exit the building, keep your hands above your head and listen for instructions that may be given by police officers. If an officer points a firearm at you, make no movement that may cause the officer to mistake your actions for a threat. Try to stay calm.
RESTOREAs first responders move into the affected area, rescue efforts will be delayed until the shooter is located and stopped or no longer a threat to life safetyIf you are wounded or with someone who is wounded, these officers will bypass you to search for the shooter and stop the killing. Rescue teams will follow shortly to aid you and others.To assist the police please stay calm and patient during this time, and do not interfere with police operations.When you encounter the police, keep your hands empty and in plain view at all times. Listen to their instructions and do exactly what they say. If you are evacuating, carry nothing that could be mistaken for a weapon.Rescue teams will follow shortly after the first responding officers enter the building. They will attend to the injured and remove everyone safely from the area.
DO CONDITIONS
CALL FOR EVACUATION OR SHELTER
IN PLACE?