AIR RAID DRILL

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04718A000500030002-3
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• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 9
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 16, 2001
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: December 10, 1952
• Content Type: MEMO

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A ('government-wide air raid d.ril_l for the Wa,-,hinpton Metropolitan
area will be held on Friday, 12 December 1952, at 2 p.m. The internal
alarm system indicated in the attached. plan at the present is not
operative. The alarm, therefore, will he sounded by whistles, a
short blasts indicating the "alert" and a long blast indicating the
nail clear."
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BUILDING EMERGENCY PLAN
General Instructions and Duties
BUILDING: Administration BUILDING WARDEN:
ROOM:
(Alternate Room;
ASST. BUILDING WARDEN:
ROOM:
'Td organize and instruct building occuparbs in order to afford the maximum
degree 6f- self-protection and self-assistarce both during and following an
air raid.
PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN PLAN:
A, BUILDING WARDEN' ORGANIZATION
1t, Building Warden
2, As si t alit Building Wardens
3 Floor Wardens
4s Shelter Wardens
5, First Aid Teams
6, Fire Fighting Teams
7. Messengers
B. PERSONNEL
AL r,RM:
There-is installed in the Administration Building an interior horn-type
air raid alarm. This alarm will be activated from the individual building
and will also be cornected to a central control point for simultaneous alert-
ing. This alarm system is in addition to,the present fire alarm system,
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
BUILDING WARDENS AND ASSISTANTS:
a- Develop and maintain on a current basis an Air Raid Plan for his
building.
b,. Designate a Building Warden's Headquarters or Control Station with
the necessary personnel and facilities for directing the Air Raid Plan--radio
.telephone. Building Plan, etc.
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c. ;Appoint.'Assistant Building. Wardens as needed to assist in the direction
of the Air Raid Plan.
d, :Appoint ard. supervise the. training; of sufficient Floor Wardens, Shelter
Wardens and such Deputies and Assistants as may be needed,
e. Organize and have trained a First Aid Team and establish a first aid
area properly identified by signs and equipped with first aid supplies.
(May be arranged through the Medical Office.)
f. Establish a Fire Fighting and Rescue Squad and a messenger service,
(Reference - GSA Memorandum 1 November 195-1,):,
g. Select the safest areas in the building to serve as shelters for the
occupants in case of emergency and designate with appropriate signs. Provide
with stand-by emergency equipment, Assistance of the CIA Safety Officer may
be obtained in determining Shelter Areas, (Reference - GSA Memorandum
30 November 1951,'Page 2., Building Analysis Schedule, From 122.)
h, Plan, for the orderly moveme it of all occupants to shelter areas and
indicate proper routes by-standard signs. (See attached sample. Requirements
for all signs Pay be forwarded to the CIA Safety Offi.;er, )
i.. Arrang,; f or the cc:zt.rol of mechanical se-vi. tus such as elevators, light-
ing facilit;Z.e weater shut- off valves, etc.
J, ,Visitors are the responsibility of the person whom they are visiting.
FLOOR WARDENS: .
Under the. d section of the Building Warden he shall;
a, Know the layout of his floor, all vital services thereon and plans
for evacuations,
b. Know the location of the shelter area, the route thereto and in
em rgency, direct all people on his floor to that shelter.
c. Designate individuals to assist any physically handicapped personnel.
d. Be able to command respect of all in order. to-prevent panic during an
emergency, .
e, After. checking all, persons off his floor to : the shelter,' advise the
Building Warden and assume additional duties as directed,
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SHELTER WLRDENS:
a. At the first warning proceed to the shelter area and check emergency
equipment, (Fire Extgs., Radios, etc,)
b. Help direct personnel into shelter area and raintain order,
co Give instructions to personnel for personal protection, (See general
instructions under Personnel.)
d. Render assistance to the Building Warden, First Aid Teams, rescue
squads or'wherever needed,
FIRST AID TEAMS:
(Attend Agency First Aid Training Course)
a. Administer first aid within the building where needed.
b, Maintain first aid equipment at a pre-arranged safe location properly
designated by the standard Civil Defense sign.
c, Arrange for movem:nt of injured to shelter area or to medical evacua-
tion point if treatment is required.
d. Render any additional assistance to Build! Wz;.rden, fire fighting
teams, etc,; a needed,,
FIRE FIGHTIi\`'G AND R25CIJE SQUADS:
Shall be trained in fire fighting techniques,
b. Become fariliar with all water lines, fire hoses, fire extinguishers
and check frequently for proper operation,
c. Respond to locations of fires as directed by the Building Warden and
attempt to extinguish fires with building fire appliances and equipment.
d. Fill sinks, emergency buckets, etc., with water,
e, Help transport. injured persons to first aid station.
f, Become familiar with light rescue work and maintain tools for wire
cutting, timber cutting, opening jammed doors, etc,,
g, Render any assistance as directed by Building Warden,
MESSENGERS:
a. To be assigned to the Building Control Station to carry messages and
to be available in the evert other communications fail.
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PERSONNEL: (GENERAL)
A. ACTION TO BE TAKEN DURING WORKING HOURS:
1, With previous warnin :
a. Upon hearing. the .,air raid siren proceed im ediately to
secure all classified material,
b. Close: all windows and doors and lower blinds to lessen
effects of. flash and flying glass,'
c. Take all coats, hats, etd.,.:arrd proceed to air raid shelter
area as directed by your floor warden.
d. Keep calm - doi't panic and rerra.in in shelter area until
given further instructions,
e, Assist injured or aid in any way you are instructed.
2, Without previous warning:
a, At the first indication of a blinding flash, fall to the
floor against a wall, under a desk or b heath ar Vthi,ie, which will serve
as a shield f= t`ie z: at and blast.
b., Cover all exposed skin areas, especially eyes and do not
attempt to look at the blasts
c. Try to protect self from flying glass, debris and falling
timbers,
d. After blast, try to reach your shelter area and offer
assistance where needed,
e. Remain indoors until given instructions to venture outside
the building.
?B. AFTER WORK HOURS:
a, If at home when attack co r'c s, take all members of the, f arraly to
the basement,
b, Take cover near an exterior wall, away from any windows if
possible and use blankets, tables or any type cover to protect yourself.
handy.
c. Keep a flashlight., water, radio and some first aid equipment
d. Remain indoors until given instructions by your Civil Defense
Authorities to venture outside. Don't use?telephonos unless absolutely
necessary.
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e. If uninjured, give assistance to your local Civil Defense
Warden in caring for injured, fighting fires, etc,
f. If outside when attack occurs, throw yourself in a ditch
and cover exposed parts of the body. Get in a doorway if possible or
anywhere to shield yourself from heat and blast,.
g. Report to first aid station as soon as possible.
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BUILDING EVACUATION PLAN
General Instructions and Duties
BUILDING: Administration
PURPOSE:
To organize and instruct building occupants in procedures for the evacua-
tion of the Admdnistration Building in the event of f r , natural disaster
or ar}r other emergency roquiring personnel to be ev~.cua ed from buildirgs,
Procedures to be followed in case of air raids are described in Part II of
the Building Emerge my Plan.
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
1. EMPLOYEES:
a. Upon sounding of alarm, irmediately secure all classified material
in safes and vaults. Lock safes and vaults properly,
b. Proceed, keeping your CIA Badge with you, from the building through
the main entrance to the grass area in front of the building, In the event
the main entrance is blocked, use rear entrance,
c, Unless prevented by the emergency, a regularly assigned corm ri.ca-
tions officer will remain in Room 2. The building guard will similarly
remain at his station.
2. FLOOR WARDS M:
a, Secure your classified material,
b. Tak' up your pre-determined station, and direct the flow of traffic
from your floe, in order to preserve order and avoid congestion,
c. When the floor for which you are responsible has been evacuated,
report to the.Building Warden and then proceed from the building.
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ASSION'vF,NT OF FLOOR Wj\RDENS:
1. Basement
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2, First Floc
Principal. -
Assistant -
Second Floor
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