GRACE BUILDING

FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
If reported by Tenant, obtain description and location of item. Instruct Tenant not to touch or tamper with item.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Telephone, In Person.
WHY
Tampering with any potential Explosive Device could result in detonation.


ACTION
Notify EAP Brigade to report to FCC.
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 the Property Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Security
HOW
Telephone, In Person.
* Minimize the use of radios and cell phones in area.
WHY
Provide information as described above.


ACTION
Make general inquiry of Persons in the area to ascertain if item belongs to anyone.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Security
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To ascertain ownership of item in question.


ACTION
Ascertain if the MSA Canine Unit is responding and the ETA. If MSA Canine Unit is not forthcoming, notify Authorities and Emergency Responders if EDC alerts on the item, or other factors are present that indicate the item may be an Improvised Explosive Device.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Call 911 if no one claims item and there is a potential the item may be dangerous.
WHY
State the following information:
  • Building Address.
  • Nature and extent of the Emergency.
  • Location within the Building.
  • Number of Persons exposed/injured.
  • EAP Response the Building will implement.

ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC:
Assess and implement appropriate Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.


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
Manually recall Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building 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.

ACTION
When situation is resolved, send “ALL-CLEAR” Message.
WHO
FLS Director
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant
HOW
PA System located at the FCC, LiveSafe, or Email.
WHY
So as to allow the Building Occupants to resume normal activities.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.


FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Make general inquiry of Persons in the area to ascertain if item belongs to anyone.
Request JSOC to conduct review of CCTV recording to identify Person who left the item.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Security
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To ascertain ownership of item in question.


ACTION
Ascertain if the MSA Canine Unit is responding and the ETA. If MSA Canine Unit is not forthcoming, notify Authorities and Emergency Responders if EDC alerts on the item, or other factors are present that indicate the item may be an Improvised Explosive Device.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
Call 911 if no one claims item and there is a potential the item may be dangerous.
WHY
State the following information:
  • Building Address.
  • Nature and extent of the Emergency.
  • Location within the Building.
  • Number of Persons exposed/injured.
  • EAP Response the Building will implement.

ACTION
Determine EAP Response.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
HOW
EAP Brigade “Huddle” at FCC:
Assess and implement appropriate Response.
WHY
Provide protection and warning to the greatest number of Persons possible.


ACTION
Isolate and secure area if necessary.
  • Direct Occupants out of area.
  • Lock Doors.
  • Place Barricades.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
Tenant Liaison
HOW
Place Physical Barriers or Tape off area to prevent access.
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 Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.


ACTION
Advise Tenants to check their work areas for any additional Suspicious items.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Security
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant.
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To determine if other possible Packages or Devices exists.


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.

* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.



FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
If reported by Tenant, obtain description and location of item. Instruct Tenant not to touch or tamper with item.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Telephone, In Person.
WHY
Tampering with any potential Explosive Device could result in detonation.


ACTION
If observed personally, do not touch or tamper with item.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Avoid all contact.
WHY
Tampering with any potential Explosive Device could result in detonation.


ACTION
Ensure all EAP Staff don identifying apparel: Hat, vest or arm band.
WHO
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
Conduct search in other areas of Building.
WHO
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Rapid but thorough search of any exposed areas.
WHY
To determine if other possible Packages or Devices exists.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.


FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
If reported by Tenant, obtain description and location of item. Instruct Tenant not to touch or tamper with item.
WHO
FLS Director
Lobby Security
Any EAP Staff
HOW
Telephone, In Person.
WHY
Tampering with any potential Explosive Device could result in detonation.


ACTION
Notify the Property Management Office at 212-382-9350.
WHO
FLS Director
Security
HOW
Telephone, In Person.
* Minimize the use of radios and cell phones in area.
WHY
Provide information as described above.


ACTION
Make general inquiry of Persons in the area to ascertain if item belongs to anyone.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Security
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To ascertain ownership of item in question.


ACTION
Manually recall Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.


ACTION
Advise Tenants to check their work areas for any additional Suspicious items.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Security
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant.
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To determine if other possible Packages or Devices exists.


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.

* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.


FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Isolate and secure area if necessary.
  • Direct Occupants out of area.
  • Lock Doors.
  • Place Barricades.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
Tenant Liaison
HOW
Place Physical Barriers or Tape off area to prevent access.
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.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.



FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Notify Tenant Emergency Points of Contact in vicinity or Suspicious Package first, and then other Tenants as necessary.
WHO
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant.
HOW
LiveSafe, telephone, or Email.
WHY
Provide Tenant Contacts with a preliminary report of threat.


ACTION
Advise Tenants to check their work areas for any additional Suspicious items.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Security
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant.
HOW
Telephone, In Person
WHY
To determine if other possible Packages or Devices exists.


ACTION
When situation is resolved, send “ALL-CLEAR” Message.
WHO
FLS Director
Property Manager
Assistant Property Manager
Administrative Assistant
HOW
PA System located at the FCC, LiveSafe, or Email.
WHY
So as to allow the Building Occupants to resume normal activities.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.


FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Manually recall Passenger Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Elevators to Lobby Level in Phase I.
WHY
Gain/Maintain control of the movement of Building Occupants.


ACTION
Manually recall Freight Elevators to the Lobby.
WHO
FLS Director
EAP Brigade
Lobby Security
Elevator Mechanic
(as per Building’s Plan and infrastructure)
HOW
Recall Freight Elevators to Lobby Level.
WHY
Used to assist Persons needing assistance.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.



FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

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.

* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.



FLS Director immediately conducts a rapid assessment of existing conditions.

ACTION
Isolate and secure area if necessary.
  • Direct Occupants out of area.
  • Lock Doors.
  • Place Barricades.
WHO
EAP Brigade
Critical Operations Staff
Tenant Liaison
HOW
Place Physical Barriers or Tape off area to prevent access.
WHY
Prevent Persons from entering possible blast area.


* Simultaneous Notifications - Deputy Fire Life Safety Director and Pre-Designated Emergency Back-Up Personnel will assist in the Emergency Responses and Notifications.