BUILDING EMERGENCY PLAN

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-04718A000800020010-2
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• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 23, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 4, 2001
• Sequence Number: 10
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PART II
BUILDING EMERGENCY PLAN
General Instructions and Duties
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PURPOSE:
BUILDING WARDEN:
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To organize and instruct building occupants in order to afford the maximum
degree of self-protection and self-assistance both during and following an air
raid.
PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN PLAN:
a. BUILDING WARDEN ORGANIZATION
1. Building Warden
2. Assistant Building Wardens
3. Floor Wardens
4. Shelter Wardens
5. First Aid Teams
6. Fire Fighting Teams
7. Messengers
b. PERSONNEL
ALARM:
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 connected to a central control point for simultaneous alerting.
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 and 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 1951.)
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, Form 122.)
h. Plan for the orderly movement of all occupnnts to shelter areas and
indicate proper routes by standard signs. (See attached sample. Requirements
for all signs may be forwarded to the CIA Safety Officer.)
i. Arrange for the control of mechanical services such as elevators, light-
ing facilities, water shut-off valves, etc.
j. Visitors are the responsibility of the person whom they are visiting.
FLOOR WARDENS:
Under the direction 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
emergency, 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 dut6 es as directed.
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a. At the first warning proceed to the shelter area and check emergency
equipment. (Fire Extgs., Radios, etc.)
SHELTER WARDENS:
b. Help direct personnel into shelter area and maintain order.
c. 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 movement of injured to shelter area or to medical evacua-
tion point if treatment is required.
d. Render any additional assistance to Building Warden, fire fighting
teams, etc., as needed.
FIREFIGHTING AND RESCUE SQUADS:
a, Shall be trained in fire fighting techniques.
b. Become familiar 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.
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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 event other communications fail.
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A. .ACTION TO BE TAKEN DURING WORKING HOURS:
1. With previous warning:
a. Upon hearing the air raid siren proceed immediately 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, etc., and proceed to air raid shelter
area as directed by your floor warden.
d. Keep calm - don't panic and remain in shelter area until
given further instructions.
2. Without previous warning:
a. At the first indication of a blinding flash, fall to the
floor against a wall, under a desk or beneath a3ything which will serve
as a shield from the heat and blast.
b. Cover all exposed skin areas, especially eyes and do not
attempt to look at the blast.
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 comes, take all members of the
family 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.
c. Keep a flashlight) water, radio and some first aid equipment
handy.
d. Remain indoors until given instructions by your Civil Defense
Authorities to venture outside. Don't use telephones 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.
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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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