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Emergency Preparedness
Overview
The Center’s highest priority is to maintain a safe environment for all building occupants.
The Center has developed an emergency response plan to ensure the safety of all visitors and employees at the Center.
The public safety staff is in regular communication with the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, the DC Fire Department, the DC Emergency Management Agency, the FBI Terrorism Taskforce, the Secret Service, and other local and federal law enforcement agencies. The Center is an integral part of the District of Columbia’s emergency response team.
The Center’s emergency response plan addresses a variety of emergencies including:
- Medical
- Fire and Smoke
- Bomb Threats
- Suspicious Packages
- Weather
- Sheltering in Place
- Assisting Disabled Persons in an Emergency
Staff Training:
The Center provides regular training for public safety officers and designated emergency response leaders from our staff, and conducts building-wide drills throughout the year. All public safety officers receive training in basic first aid
and CPR, and in the use of AEDs.
Security services will meet with you and your staff to review our emergency response plan.
Emergency Features:
The Center is equipped with sophisticated fire detection and protection systems. When an alarm is activated, the system automatically transmits a signal to local emergency communications centers which initiate an immediate response from
the DC Fire Department.
In the event of a power failure, generators power all emergency lighting and systems. Exit doors are clearly marked and illuminated. Exit stairwells contain emergency lighting and illuminated graphics for greater visibility and accessibility.
In the event of an evacuation, several adaptive escape chairs are strategically located to transport persons with disabilities, or those who need assistance walking several flights of stairs.