CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD recommends that each tenant have an emergency action/evacuation plan in place to help their employees prepare for and react quickly to any emergency. This plan should include the appointment of trained floor wardens who know your organization’s emergency procedures and can help respond to emergencies. Visit the links below to access a variety of resources that can aid your organization in preparing for an emergency.
Washington, DC - District of Columbia Emergency Education Center
http://emergencycenter.dc.gov/eia/site/default.asp
Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic
Federal Emergency Management Association
http://fema.gov/
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
Center for Diseases Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
The following local media outlets will provide important information during an emergency situation:
WTOP Radio – 103.5 FM
http://www.wtop.com
The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com
NBC4 Channel 4
http://www.nbc4.com/index.html
WJLA Channel 7
http://www.wjla.com
WUSATV Channel 9
http://www.wusatv9.com