660 FIFTH AVENUE

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

ACTION
Notify 660 FIFTH AVENUE Building Management Office at 646-948-7771.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Provide information as assessed.
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
HOW
Call 911.
WHY
State the following information:
  • 660 FIFTH AVENUE.
  • Nature and extent of the Emergency.
  • Location within the Building.
  • Number of Persons exposed/injured.
  • EAP Response the Building will implement.
ACTION
Move Elevators above the affected area.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Manually control Elevators from FCS.
WHY
To prevent possible entrapments/flooding of Cars.
ACTION
Assess the need for Emergency Action Plan Response.
Flooding may call for a combination of Responses.
Occupants on the Lobby Level and below may need to be evacuated or relocated to a higher Floor.
Occupants above the Lobby Level will likely be out of danger and should be advised to Shelter-In-Place.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Property Manager
Assistant Property
HOW
EAP Brigade "Huddle" at FCS:
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess available Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
ACTION
Implement EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
Property Manager
Assistant Property
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
If flooding is outside Building and causes impact on Building Operations or creates unsafe condition, call 911 and Department of Environmental Protection and/or your local Environmental Protection Agency (i.e. for major water-line break).
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Call 911.
WHY
Notification to the essential Authority will expedite the Response of the proper Agency.
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
Maintain two-way communication with EAP Staff.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Portable Radios, Warden Phones.
WHY
To monitor conditions and report on progress of operation.
ACTION
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Meet arriving First Responders at Building Lobby.
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.

ACTION
Investigate cause of flooding.
WHO
Building Engineers
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Assign Building Personnel to specific areas to determine cause.
WHY
The cause will assist in determining the extent of potential damage.
ACTION
Move Elevators above the affected area.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Manually control Elevators from FCS.
WHY
To prevent possible Entrapments/Flooding of Cars.
ACTION
Assess the need for Emergency Action Plan Response.
Flooding may call for a combination of Responses.
Occupants on the Lobby Level and below may need to be evacuated or relocated to a higher Floor.
Occupants above the Lobby Level will likely be out of danger and should be advised to Shelter-In-Place.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Property Manager
Assistant Property
HOW
EAP Brigade "Huddle" at FCS:
Ascertain as much information as possible and assess available Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
ACTION
If flooding is outside Building and causes impact on Building operations or creates unsafe condition, call 911 and Department of Environmental Protection and/or your local Environmental Protection Agency (i.e. for major water-line break).
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Call 911.
WHY
Notification to the essential Authority will expedite the Response of the proper Agency.
ACTION
Assess all Interior Stairways.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
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
Establish liaison with Emergency Responders.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Building Engineers
Lobby Security
HOW
Meet arriving First Responders at Building Lobby.
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.

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
Maintain two-way communication with EAP Staff.
WHO
FLS Director
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Portable Radios, Warden Phones.
WHY
To monitor conditions and report on progress of operation.

ACTION
Notify 660 FIFTH AVENUE Building Management Office at 646-948-7771.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
HOW
Hand held radio, cell phone, or telephone.
WHY
Provide information as assessed.
ACTION
Move Elevators above the affected area.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
HOW
Manually control Elevators from FCS.
WHY
To prevent possible entrapments/flooding of cars.
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 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
    Meet arriving First Responders at Building Lobby.
    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.

    ENSURE THAT ALL STAIRWAYS REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED TO ALLOW THE MOVEMENT OF 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
    Investigate cause of flooding.
    WHO
    Building Engineers
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    HOW
    Assign Building Personnel to specific areas to determine cause.
    WHY
    The cause will assist in determining the extent of potential damage.
    ACTION
    Move Elevators above the affected area.
    WHO
    FLS Director
    Lobby Security
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    HOW
    Manually control Elevators from FCS.
    WHY
    To prevent possible entrapments/flooding of cars.
    ACTION
    Assess all Interior Stairways.
    WHO
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    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 evacuating Building Occupants out and away from the Building.
    • Deny all access to the Building
    ACTION
    Access all Interior Stairways.
    WHO
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    Wardens
    Deputy Wardens
    HOW
    Position EAP Staff at all points of Access/Egress.
    WHY
    Ensure all Stairways remain unobstructed to allow the movement of Building Occupants.

    ENSURE THAT ALL STAIRWAYS REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED TO ALLOW THE MOVEMENT OF 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.

    ACTION
    Notify Brookfield Properties Corporate Office at 212-417-7000 of a major flooding condition.
    WHO
    Property Manager
    Assistant Property Manager
    Administrative Assistant
    HOW
    Telephone, E-mail, initiate Workspeed.
    WHY
    Provide information as described above.
    ACTION
    Assess the need for Emergency Action Plan Response.
    Flooding may call for a combination of Responses.
    Occupants on the Lobby Level and below may need to be evacuated or relocated to a higher Floor.
    Occupants above the Lobby Level will likely be out of danger and should be advised to Shelter-In-Place.
    WHO
    FLS Director
    EAP Brigade
    Property Manager
    Assistant Property Manager
    HOW
    EAP Brigade "Huddle" at FCS:
    Ascertain as much information as possible and assess available Response.
    WHY
    Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.
    ACTION
    Implement EAP Response.
    WHO
    FLS Director
    Property Manager
    Assistant Property Manager
    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
    Send message to tenant Emergency points of contact in affected area, via telephone and email.
    WHO
    Property Manager
    Assistant Property Manager
    Administrative Assistant
    HOW
    Telephone, E-mail, Initiate Workspeed.
    WHY
    Provide tenant contacts with a preliminary report of
    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
    Investigate cause of Flooding.
    WHO
    Building Engineers
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    HOW
    Assign Building Personnel to specific areas to determine cause.
    WHY
    The cause will assist in determining the extent of potential damage.
    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
    Meet arriving First Responders at Building Lobby.
    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.

    ACTION
    Assess all Interior Stairways.
    WHO
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    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
    Assess all Interior Stairways.
    WHO
    EAP Brigade
    Critical Operations Staff
    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.