Stay or Go: The ins and outs of Shelter in Place and evacuation September 12, 2017
Two Emergency action choices EVACUATE SHELTER
Evacuation Gets More Attention Why? Fire Drills Hurricanes World Trade Center
What is Shelter In Place? A process for taking immediate shelter where you are – at home, work, school or in between – or in the closest accessible location
Chemical Release Why Shelter in Place? Radiological Attack (dirty bomb) Nuclear Attack Tornado Active Shooter Earthquake Blackout
Process to shelter in place Who decides to Shelter in place? Business decision making process Declarations by government autorities Logistics Location of Shelter in Place Location Size of Shelter in Place Location Supplies Duration to prepare for What if someone wants to leave?
Preparedness 360 Website Shelter IN place resources-Training Preparedness 360 has a resources tab with supplies list and the Workplace Emergency Action Checklist- Bring supply list and WEAC to presenation.
Information- Good Vs. Quick TIME INCIDENT
Information sources during emergencies Where will you look for info?
Communications with your Property Manager What does your lease require? Floor wardens Emergency plans Emergency Planning Share your plan with them Exercises Actively participate in exercises in your building and in the neighborhood Role in Emergencies
Social Media
Golden Triangle E-Alerts Alerting Sources Government Alerts www.capitalert.gov www.metroalerts.info Golden Triangle E-Alerts ALERTS@GOLDENTRIANGLEDC.COM
You have info… now what? Method Message Email Alerting Systems Desktop Notification Message
Questions??? Comments??? Pat Powell Golden Triangle BID ppowell@goldentriangledc.com Main: 202.463.3400 Direct: 202.463.5128