660 FIFTH AVENUE

FLS Director immediately reports to the FCS and conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Notify EAP Brigade to report to FCS.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Conduct an initial assessment of the Emergency based on all available information.
ACTION
Notify authorities and Emergency responders
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Call 911.
Minimize use of radios and cell phones in area.
Call 911 from hardwire phones if possible.
WHY
Provide as much information as you can, such as:
  • Exact location of vehicle.
  • Make, model, color, year and license plate of vehicle.
  • Description of anyone in vehicle or person(s) who left vehicle at location.
  • EAP Response Building will implement.
ACTION
Notify 660 FIFTH AVENUE Building Management Office at 646-948-7771.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Telephone/In Person.
WHY
Provide information as described above.
ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Ascertain as much as possible and assess available Responses.
If situation allows, consider EAP Brigade "Huddle" at FCS or alternate internal meeting point.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
If vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.
ACTION
Implement EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
Inform Building Staff Members which EAP Response is being implemented and instruct them to report to their assigned area to carry out their duties.
WHY
Ensure the safety of the greatest number of Persons possible.
ACTION
Make a Building-wide Announcement including stairway speakers (4W’s).
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
PA System located at the FCS.
WHY
Provide Occupants all available information including:
  • What has happened.
  • Where it has happened.
  • What EAP Response is being implemented.
  • Why the Response is being implemented.
ACTION
Manually release all Doors controlled by the Fail-Safe Electro-Magnetic-System.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Manually released at FCS.
WHY
  • Direct evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.
ACTION
Ensure all EAP Staff don identifying apparel:
Hat, vest or arm band.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Have Staff distribute appropriate apparel.
  • Remind Wardens, Deputy Wardens and Searchers via PA Announcement.
WHY
To clearly distinguish the EAP Staff.
ACTION
Provide follow up PA Announcement.
WHO
FLS Director
HOW
PA System at FCS.
WHY
To provide Building Occupants with any updated information.
ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
For this type of incident, this will be the highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene.
WHY
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.
ACTION
If explosion occurs: Implement Explosion-Bomb procedures.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Follow directions under Explosion Bomb incident information using the link below.
WHY
Provide appropriate Response should explosion occur.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Ascertain as much as possible and assess available Responses.
If situation allows, consider EAP Brigade "Huddle" at FCS or alternate internal meeting point.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
If vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.
ACTION
Assess/Monitor all Building Components.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Members of the EAP Staff are assigned to assess a pre-determined Building component according to the Building’s EAP.
WHY
Ensure all Building Components are assessed to allow for implementation of the EAP.
ACTION
Manually recall Elevators.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.
ACTION
Assess all Interior Stairways.
WHO
Critical Operations Staff
EAP Brigade
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Position EAP Staff to termination points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings.
WHY
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Building Occupants.
ACTION
Manually release all Doors controlled by the Fail-Safe Electro-Magnetic-System.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Manually released at FCS.
WHY
  • Direct evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.
ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
For this type of incident, this will be the highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene.
WHY
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.
ACTION
If explosion occurs: Implement Explosion-Bomb procedures.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Follow directions under Explosion Bomb incident information using the link below.
WHY
Provide appropriate Response should explosion occur.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Leave area immediately to location affording greater protection.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
HOW
By proceeding to an area that places a physical barrier between the vehicle and yourself—preferably to the opposite side of the Building thereby placing the concrete core between yourself and the vehicle.
WHY
Provide shielding and protection in the event of an explosion.
Note:Most injuries or deaths from explosions are caused by shrapnel and flying glass as a result of the blast. If you can still see the vehicle after you have relocated, you are in danger.
ACTION
Ensure all EAP Staff don identifying apparel:
Hat, vest or arm band.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
  • Have Staff distribute appropriate apparel.
  • Remind Wardens, Deputy Wardens and Searchers via PA Announcement.
WHY
To clearly distinguish the EAP Staff.

ACTION
Notify authorities and Emergency responders
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Call 911.
Minimize use of radios and cell phones in area.
Call 911 from hardwire phones if possible.
WHY
Provide as much information as you can, such as:
  • Exact location of vehicle.
  • Make, model, color, year and license plate of vehicle.
  • Description of anyone in vehicle or person(s) who left vehicle at location.
  • EAP Response Building will implement.
ACTION
Notify 660 FIFTH AVENUE Building Management Office at 646-948-7771.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Telephone/In Person.
WHY
Provide information as described above.
ACTION
Prevent Persons from exiting on the side of the Building where the vehicle is located.
WHO
Lobby Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Lock or Barricade all Doors and stairwells exiting on side of Building where vehicle is located.
Do not attempt if EAP Staff would be endangered should blast occur.
WHY
Prevent Persons from entering possible blast area.
ACTION
Make a Building-wide Announcement including stairway speakers (4W’s).
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
PA System located at the FCS.
WHY
Provide Occupants all available information including:
  • What has happened.
  • Where it has happened.
  • What EAP Response is being implemented.
  • Why the Response is being implemented.
ACTION
Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Lobby Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress.
WHY
  • Direct Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.
ACTION
Check entire perimeter of Building.
WHO
Lobby Security
HOW
  • Physical search of perimeter.
  • Video surveillance System.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
If vehicle is in a location that endangers the perimeter of the Building (i.e. adjacent to or in direct sight of the Building), In-Building Relocation would normally provide the greatest degree of protection to Occupants.
ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
For this type of incident, this will be the highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene.
WHY
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Prevent Persons from exiting on the side of the Building where the vehicle is located.
WHO
Lobby Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Lock or Barricade all Doors and stairwells exiting on side of Building where vehicle is located.
Do not attempt if EAP Staff would be endangered should blast occur.
WHY
Prevent Persons from entering possible blast area.
ACTION
Assess/Monitor all Building Components.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Members of the EAP Staff are assigned to assess a pre-determined Building component according to the Building’s EAP.
WHY
Ensure all Building Components are assessed to allow for implementation of the EAP.
ACTION
Manually recall Elevators.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.
ACTION
Assess all Interior Stairways.
WHO
Critical Operations Staff
EAP Brigade
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Position EAP Staff to termination points of Stairways (Lobby & Street Level) and individual Floor Landings.
WHY
Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Building Occupants.
ACTION
Access to and Egress from Building.
WHO
Lobby Security
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress.
WHY
  • Direct Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
  • Deny all access to the Building.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Notify Brookfield Properties Corporate Office at 212-417-7000.
WHO
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant
HOW
Telephone/E-Mail.
WHY
Provide information as described above.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Freight Elevators
WHO
Freight Operators
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.

ACTION
Assess Building’s HVAC System and Supplemental HVAC Units.
WHO
Building Engineers
Tenant Liaison
Wardens
Deputy Wardens
HOW
Report to MER locations/Control tenant supplemental units as necessary.
WHY
Closing outside air dampers will prevent contamination of Building’s Interior.
ACTION
Asses Utilities:
  • Electric System.
  • Steam Service.
  • Natural Gas Service.
  • Fuel/Oil Storage.
WHO
Building Engineers
HOW
Report to:
  • MER locations.
  • Shut off locations of Steam and Natural Gas.
  • Location of Fuel/Oil Tanks.
WHY
Be prepared to make any critical adjustments to Building’s Utilities and Fuel/Oil Storage.
ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Through Incident Commander.
For this type of incident, this will be the highest ranking Fire Fighter/Police Officer on scene.
WHY
  • Direct Emergency Personnel to affected area.
  • Provide information on current conditions and what actions have been initiated.
  • Serve as a conduit for information and instruction from Emergency Personnel to Building Occupants.
In addition to the Actions shown above, ALL STAFF MEMBERS must be familiar with, and prepared to perform, the following Actions designated for ANY EAP STAFF Member for this incident.