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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP)

FOR

Dry Tortugas National Park

Issue Date:

Prepared by:

Karl Hilderbrand

Park Collateral Duty Safety Coordinator

(305) 224-4258

Policy Statement and Commitment

Emergency Action Plans are designed to control events and minimize the effects. Through careful pre-planning, training, and drills, employees can be safeguarded and the potential for damage to park assets minimized. All supervisors are required to familiarize their employees upon hiring and ensure training is completed annually thereafter.

The policy of Dry Tortugas National Park is that employees will not engage in cleanup activities of hazardous substances greater than five gallons or those that pose a significant safety or health hazard to employees cleaning up the hazardous substance spill/release. The local Miami/Dade HAZMAT Team will be called in the event of an emergency associated with a hazardous substance. Dry Tortugas National Park is committed to the protection of its employees, visitors, and the environment during an emergency event.

This plan gives appropriate guidelines for preparedness activities to take place in the event of an emergency. Be mindful that every emergency event is unique and emergency response personnel are trained to respond appropriately as the event unfolds. Be flexible and ensure you listen and execute any direction given by emergency response personnel.

Glenn Simpson Park Manager, Dry Tortugas National Park

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Emergency Policy and Procedures

2.1 Accounting for Employees

2.1.1 Garden Key

2.1.2 Loggerhead Key

2.2. Escape Procedures and Exit Routes

2.3 Rescue and Medical Duties

2.3.1 Yankee Freedom III Emergency Medical Service Plan

2.3.2 Key West Seaplane Adventure Emergency Medical Service Plan

2.3.3 Dive Medical Plan

2.4 Critical Operations

3.0 Hazardous Substance Release Risk Assessment

3.1 Petroleum Products

3.2 Non-Incidental Spills/Releases other than Petroleum (Spills more than 5 gallon)

3.3 Incident Spills/Releases other than Petroleum (Spills less than 5 gallon)

4.0 Active Shooter Policy and Procedures

4.1 Employee Training

5.0 Fire Policy

5.1 Fire Emergency Procedures

5.2 Supervisor Responsibilities

5.3 Law enforcement Responsibilities

6.0 Employee Training and Drills

7.0 Hurricane Emergency Procedures

8.0 Bomb Threat Procedures

9.0 Reporting Suspicious Activities

10.0 Emergency Action Plan Appendixes

Appendix A: Bomb Threat Procedures

Appendix B: Suspicious Package Procedures

Appendix C: Run Hide Fight Pocket Card

1.0 Introduction

This Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was prepared in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38 and the National Park Service Risk Management Program requirements. This EAP was developed specifically for Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO) and is provided to ensure the safety and well-being of the employees of the park during emergencies. It identifies necessary management and employee actions during emergency situations, including (but not limited to) fires, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous substance spills and releases.

The EAP is maintained by the park’s collateral duty safety coordinator (CDSC) and the Everglades National Park (EVER) safety officer. This document is also stored on the park’s share point accessible to all park staff at the below address:

http://share.inside.nps.gov/sites/EVER/policy/Shared%20Documents/Forms/current.aspx

Any questions, comments or suggestions for improvement in this plan should be directed to the following personnel:

● Karl Hilderbrand, Dry Tortugas CDSC. Work: (305) 224-4258

● Aaron Davis, Everglades Safety Officer. Work: (305) 242-7735

● Glenn Simpson, Dry Tortugas Park Manager. Work: (305) 224-4222

2.0 Emergency Policy and Procedures

It is Dry Tortugas’s policy that all employees should evacuate the premises in case of a fire, non-incidental hazardous substance spill or release, and as directed by emergency officials in all other instances. In the case of an incidental spill/release that does not pose a significant safety or health hazard to employees, it is park policy to allow appropriately trained staff to clean up the spill/release.

Emergency Contact Numbers

NPS Employees Name Position Number Call Sign Everglades Dispatch EVER Dispatch 305-242-7740 784 David Fuellner DRTO Chief Ranger 305-224-4255 210 Glenn Simpson DRTO Park Manager 305-224-4222 200 Tree Gottshall DRTO Maintenance Supervisor 305-224-4256 220

Medical Support Agency Number Capabilities Monroe County Trauma Star 305-289-2351 Air evacuation from Marathon/Key West USCG Sector Key West 305-292-8727 Air evacuation from Key West Naval Air Station Key West 305-293-2770 Air evacuation from Key West Diver’s Alert Network 919-684-4326 Dive-related injury support Lower Keys Medical Center 305-294-5531 Medical support in Key West Monroe County Medical Examiner 305-743-9011 Post-incident medical support

Note: Everglades dispatch will contact the appropriate agencies to respond.

The following personnel will ensure that outside emergency personnel have been contacted. They are also responsible for coordinating with outside emergency personnel on the scene and providing directions to the site of the emergency. These personnel are listed in descending order of availability:

1. Chief Ranger

2. Law Enforcement Ranger

3. Senior Supervisor on Duty

Incident Command will be led by the Park Manager. When the Park Manager is absent from the park, the default order of succession for IC will be the following:

1. Maintenance Work Supervisor

2. Chief Ranger

3. Fish Biologist

4. Cultural Resources Specialist

5. General Equipment Mechanic

6. Park Interpreter

2.1 Accounting for Employees

The following employees are responsible for ensuring that employees comply with accountability requirements, conducting the roll call, and reporting the last known location of any missing employees to outside emergency personnel:

● Each division supervisor is responsible for their personnel during an incident.

● The Park Manager or their designee will maintain a daily running list of all park employees and their location.

● Supervisors take attendance of employees once at their evacuation points.

● The IC will confirm accountability of all employees.

The unique operating environment at DRTO requires that separate accountability plans be developed for Garden Key and Loggerhead Key.

2.1.1 Garden Key

In the event that the park administrative area is affected by an emergency such as a fire or hazardous materials spill, all park employees will congregate outside of park headquarters for accountability. Employees will be sure not to obstruct traffic through the sally port. If the park headquarters, the sally port, or other structure near the fort entrance is affected by the emergency, employees will congregate directly outside of the parade ground housing in the administrative area. Any employees not present at the congregation point will be reached over the radio. If they cannot be reached via radio, their last known position will be determined and searched when safe to do so. Park personnel on Loggerhead Key will be contacted by the Incident Commander via radio to confirm accountability. In the event of an emergency on Garden Key, no immediate action is required of those on Loggerhead Key.

2.1.2 Loggerhead Key

The primary congregation point for all emergencies on Loggerhead Key will be the Coast Guard Monument to the west of the main dock. Once accounted for, personnel on Loggerhead will contact the law enforcement ranger and their supervisor on Garden Key with a description of the emergency and to confirm accountability of all employees and volunteers on the island. Follow on response will be determined accordingly.

2.2 Escape Procedures and Exit Routes

All exits to structures normally occupied throughout the duty day will remain unlocked and unobstructed during working hours. All employees must exit in a quiet and orderly manner using the closest available door. Employees should not congregate around emergency exits or obstruct the Fort Jefferson sally port. The employees will head directly to the locations outlined in paragraph 2.1 for roll call.

The evacuation of visitors will be led by park law enforcement rangers in concert with the Incident Commander. Visitor notification and evacuation will not be conducted until all park staff has been accounted for. The exception to this is if there is an immediate threat to visitor welfare. Visitors inside Fort Jefferson will be notified of the emergency by park staff via a bullhorn and direct verbal contact.

Visitors will be directed to exit the Fort Jefferson sally port and congregate in the overflow campground area if safe to do so. If it is not safe for visitors to leave the park (e.g. sally port blocked by hazardous substance spill, fire in the headquarters), they will be directed to congregate in the center of the parade ground.

Visitors outside of Fort Jefferson will also be notified of the emergency via bullhorn and direct verbal contact, once all park Staff have been accounted for. The primary areas of concern for notification are the Yankee Freedom III ferry, the boat house and surrounding dock, the campground, and the recreational swim areas around the Fort. If one of these areas is affected by an emergency then the visitors will be directed to congregate in the center of the parade ground.

Accountability of visitors and non-NPS personnel will be conducted to the fullest extent possible once the emergency is no longer a threat to safety.

Note: Dynamic or unforeseen circumstances may necessitate changes to the outlined plans. This determination will be made by the IC and distributed to park staff and visitors as quickly as possible.

2.3 Rescue and Medical Duties

The following staff is current and certified to perform emergency medical technician duties in response to a medical emergency. Once there is no longer a threat to the safety of others, they will assume control over the park’s medical response under the command of the IC. They will remain in control of their patient until the situation has been resolved or the patient can be handed off to the next level of care.

● Law enforcement: Brett Koch

The following personnel are trained and certified in both CPR and/or general first aid. They are capable of handling non-life threatening medical issues with staff and visitors as long as it within their scope of practice. In case of a medical emergency, they are available to assist until an EMT or outside emergency personnel reach the scene:

● Law enforcement: David Fuellner

● Maintenance: Tree Gottshall, Patrick Moran, John Spade

● Interpretive: John Fuechsel, Michael Wydysh

● Natural Resources: Kayla Nimmo

● Cultural Resources: Kelly Clark

● M/V Fort Jefferson: Tim Arter, Brian Lariviere

● Park Management Team: Glenn Simpson

It is incumbent on all park staff and supervisors to ensure they remain current in their medical certifications. Any changes in certification must be relayed to the park CDSC so that this plan can be updated.

Note: Contact law enforcement for emergency response regardless of who the care provider is.

2.3.1 Yankee Freedom III Emergency Medical Service Plan

The Yankee Freedom III is the most common means of travelling to DRTO. The concessionaire has therefore established a medical service plan in the event of a medical emergency. Park staff will assist with any emergency involving a passenger at Dry Tortugas National Park as staffing is available. The concessioner will contact park employees via VHF-16 or through direct interaction in order to request medical assistance.

In case of an emergency on the boat, the following guidelines will be followed. The initial point of contact for emergency response will be the park law enforcement ranger. Any injury sustained by a visitor or employee in a concession facility that requires more than minor first aid treatment, and/or all medical emergencies shall be reported to the Park Manager or Senior Supervisor immediately. Thorough, follow-up investigating procedures will be completed as necessary. The Concessioner will report within 24 hours all employee and/or visitor illness complaints to the Park Manager.

The Concessioner will ensure that all crewmembers are both CPR and AED certified. The Concessioner will provide an advanced first aid kit to be located onboard the vessel.

2.3.2 Key West Seaplane Adventures Emergency Medical Service Plan

Key West Seaplane Adventures is another commonly used method for visitors and staff to travel to DRTO. In the event of a medical emergency, the concessioner must immediately notify park staff within the park in the event of any emergency or injury sustained in and around the area of which the concessioner and its employees have become aware. The law enforcement ranger on duty will be contacted by VHF-16 while in flight or through direct interaction with a park employee.

Key West Seaplane Adventure will provide adequate training and certification to its staff to respond to basic emergency medical needs, to include at a minimum basic first aid, CPR, and AED training. All concessioner employees will be certified in these techniques, and will be available for emergency medical care on site. All concessioners will report medical issues that occur on park property to a Park Service employee.

The concessioner will provide one AED on each aircraft. They will also maintain a stock of basic first aid supplies. One of the concessioner employees must be available during operating hours to render assistance if needed and to call park emergency personnel.

2.3.3 Dive Medical Plan

Due to the remote location of DRTO, ALL signs and symptoms of a SCUBA related illness will be treated as a medical emergency, even if they appear minor. Evacuation time generally takes two to six hours minimum, so immediate response and abundant caution is necessary. In the case of an emergency, the incident vessel should contact law enforcement rangers or any available Garden Key contact on the park’s local channels or VHF-16. If there is no response the vessel should hail EVER dispatch on the park radio dispatch channel.

The law enforcement ranger will notify available medical personnel, the Park Manager (or Senior Supervisor) to establish an Incident Team, with the Dive Officer in charge of Logistics and Safety, if applicable. The incident vessel should immediately return to Garden Key or other helicopter rendezvous locations as directed by the IC. The IC will ensure that air transportation to the nearest hyperbaric chamber is arranged. The following services are available for air transportation from DRTO:

Monroe County Trauma Star 305-289-2351 USCG Sector Key West 305-292-8727 Naval Air Station Key West 305-293-2770

Air evacuation should be at the lowest possible altitude. Non-critical diving questions can be answered by consulting the Regional Dive Officer, Shelby Moneysmith or the NPS Dive Safety Officer, Steve Sellers at (303) 969-2901, DAN Medial information (919) 684-2948, or the National Dive Control Board Diving Physiology Advisor Dudley Crosson (772) 332-2631.

2.4 Critical Operations

In order to minimize the danger or damage from a hazardous substance spill or release, Dry Tortugas National Park has determined that certain critical operations should be shut down immediately if they present an immediate threat to personnel, if and only if safe to do so.

DRTO maintenance employees will be responsible for shutting down all water and wastewater related systems to include treatment plants, collection systems, and distribution systems as needed. They will also be responsible for shutting down all electric and fuel dispensing systems as required within the park. Generators should be deployed as needed to allow for communication with external agencies.

If it is safe to do so, the park interpretive rangers are responsible for movement of all artifacts in collection and the removal of historical objects.

The decision to shut down critical park operations rests with the IC.

3.0 Hazardous Substance Release Risk Assessment

The use or storage of hazardous substances at facilities at DRTO is extensive because of the park’s reliance on generators. DRTO strives to use non-hazardous products whenever possible. In cases where the use of hazardous materials is necessary, the park has established guidance to reduce the inventory of the hazardous materials. Many of these products are not commonly handled in bulk quantities. Products hazardous in nature are labeled properly and kept in appropriate yellow Hazardous Material storage lockers on both Garden Key and Loggerhead Key. The following plans are based on the Dry Tortugas National Park and M/V Fort Jefferson Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans.

Park employees and concessioners will follow the procedures listed below in the event of a hazardous substance spill/release:

1. Alert other personnel in the area of the emergency.

2. Contact the appropriate response personnel (see paragraphs 3.1 through 3.3).

3. Determine if anyone has been contaminated or hurt, and provide assistance as authorized.

4. Safely secure the scene (e.g., remove visitors and unnecessary employees).

5. Assess the situation (e.g., are there any unusual hazards that cannot be dealt with safely, is the chemical and its associated hazards known, are available personnel qualified to cleanup and/or contain the release). WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT RESPOND.

INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR NOTIFYING THE

APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL.

6. Eliminate any unusual hazards if they can be dealt with safely (e.g., remove ignition sources).

3.1 Petroleum Products

Of those petroleum products used and stored at Park facilities, several substances stored in barrels or large holding tanks (fuel tanks) have the potential for a large-scale spill or release. A large scale spill/release is one greater than 25 gallons. The following areas are used to store and dispense hazardous materials in quantities greater than 25 gallons:

1. Garden Key Waste Disposal Casemate: new/used 55-gallon drums of oil and a 95-gallon “Cuban” oil disposal container.

2. South Coaling Dock Fuel Storage Shed: two stationary 500-gallon gasoline storage tanks.

3. South Coaling Dock: three diesel underground storage containers.

4. Garden Key Dock House: gasoline dispenser

5. Garden Key Generator Room: two stationary 800-gallon diesel storage tanks.

If a park volunteer or staff discovers or becomes aware of a release of ANY amount of petroleum products they will immediately contact the park Maintenance Supervisor to report the spill. The park Maintenance Supervisor is also the park Spill Control and Countermeasure Coordinator, and will be able to take necessary actions. If the park Maintenance Supervisor is not available the employee will contact EVER dispatch. The park law enforcement ranger will also be alerted to provide necessary evacuation and cordon. All petroleum spills will be classified as an emergency until properly contained and cleaned

up. The following information should be obtained and relayed to the Maintenance Supervisor or dispatch:

1. Time spill occurred or was first observed

2. Where the spill occurred.

3. Type of oil product spilled.

4. Estimated amount of spill and, if continuing, rate of release.

5. Description of area likely to be affected.

6. Cause of spill.

7. Any damages or injuries.

8. Actions to stop, remove, or mitigate the spill.

The park Maintenance Supervisor or EVER dispatch will notify the Emergency Response Coordinator and the Oil Spill Response Team for further evaluation and response.

3.2 Non-Incidental Spills/Releases other than Petroleum (Spills larger than 5 gallon)

Any employee, upon discovering an emergency (non-incidental) hazardous substance spill/release situation, will immediately notify other employees in the area of the situation and contact the park Maintenance Supervisor (or available maintenance personnel). They will also notify the law enforcement ranger for medical support (if needed), containment of the scene, and evacuation. Other employees will be notified by verbal face-to-face communications and a park-wide radio call put out by the IC. This system should provide warning for necessary emergency action and sufficient time for safe evacuation of employees from the workplace.

3.3 Incident Spills/Releases other than Petroleum (Spills less than 5 gallon)

There are other hazardous substances maintained on the premises that, if released, would only result in spills/releases of less than five gallons. It has been determined that such hazardous substance spills/releases would, in most circumstances, not pose a significant safety or health hazard to employees cleaning up the spill/release and could be safely cleaned up by appropriately trained staff. Employees will contact the Maintenance Supervisor or available maintenance personnel to alert them to the spill.

4.0 Active Shooter Policy and Procedures

An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims.

Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation. Active shooter situations are inherently unpredictable; employees must be able to think and act quickly, safely, and independently.

Park employees will follow the procedures listed below in the event of an active shooter situation:

Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that visitors are likely to follow the lead of employees and managers during an active shooter situation.

Remember it is important to stay calm throughout this situation regardless of the choices you make.

Evacuate - If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises where the shooting is taking place. Be sure to:

1. Have an escape route and plan in mind

2. Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow

3. Leave your belongings behind

4. Help others escape, if possible

5. Prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be

6. Keep your hands visible

7. Follow the instructions of any police officers

8. Do not attempt to move wounded people

9. Contact park law enforcement when safe to do so. If park law enforcement is not available, use any available means of communication to contact EVER dispatch.

Hide out- If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you. Your hiding place should:

1. Be out of the active shooter’s view

2. Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e., an office with a closed and locked door)

3. Not trap you or restrict your options for movement

4. Prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place by lock the door and blockading the door with heavy furniture

5. If the active shooter is nearby:

a. Lock the door

b. Turn off any source of noise (i.e., radios, televisions)

c. Hide behind large items (i.e., cabinets, desks)

d. Remain quiet e.

Fight - Take action to disrupt or incapacitate the shooter

1. As a last resort, fight. If you cannot evacuate or hide safely and only when your life is in imminent danger, take action.

2. Attempt to incapacitate or disrupt the actions of the shooter.

3. Act with physical aggression toward the shooter.

4. Use items in your area such as fire extinguishers or chairs.

5. Throw items at the shooter if possible.

6. Call law enforcement rangers or EVER dispatch when it is safe to do so.

Immediately after an incident: Wait for law enforcement officers to assist you out of the building, if inside. When law enforcement arrives, employees and visitors must display empty hands with open palms.

A Run-Hide-Fight pocket card has been included in this document (See Appendix C).

4.1 Employee Training

As a part of annual EAP training, supervisors shall ensure all new employees watch the Run Hide Fight training video provided by the Department of Homeland Security during in processing. Annually EAP training will take place and Active shooter training will be given in collaboration with law enforcement and the park CDSC.

5.0 Fire Policy

DRTO policy is to prevent fires by properly designed and inspected buildings, employee education on fire prevention through proper housekeeping, proper care and storage of flammable materials, and minimizing the amount of combustible materials in the workplace. The unique construction of Fort Jefferson (i.e. brick and masonry walls) will cause fires to remain localized within particular sections of the Fort. The dock house and the quarters on Loggerhead Key are relatively open and small, allowing employees to escape danger quickly with enough forewarning. Suppression of a fire is ALWAYS secondary to the safety of personnel in the area; if you cannot fight the fire safely do not fight it at all.

DRTO policy is to control fires through the use of handheld fire suppression systems, when safe to do

so. There are no fire suppression systems in the Fort except in the Parade Ground Quarters. Fire extinguishers are on site for emergency action only to extinguish fires blocking an escape route if an alternate route is not available. The use of fire extinguishers in an emergency is restricted to trained staff. An employee’s responsibility is to get his/herself out of the building to a designated safe area.

The employee that initially discovers the fire will adhere to the following use of fire extinguishers guidelines:

1. If a fire breaks out, your first step is to notify individuals in the area using a verbal alarm of “FIRE”. You should then echo the alarm and fire location over the park local radio channel and ensure all personnel are evacuated from the area. If the fire has the potential of blocking an exit, is not spreading rapidly, and/or is confined to a small area, use the appropriate type extinguisher for the fire. Know both your limits and the fire extinguisher’s limits.

2. When using a portable extinguisher, keep your back to an unobstructed exit that is free from fire.

3. Supervisors are responsible for confirming the monthly inspection of fire extinguishers within their operating areas. Law enforcement is responsible for the annual inspection and accountability of all fire extinguishers on Garden Key, Loggerhead Key, and park vessels.

5.1 Fire Emergency Procedures

Upon notification of the fire, additional on-site staff shall take the following actions:

1. Echo the voice alarm in your immediate area and on the park local radio channel.

If notification is by radio, enlist the aid of a co-worker to start notifying occupants of the emergency and the need to evacuate.

2. Immediately evacuate all visitors, staff, contractors, researchers, and volunteers as appropriate from the facility or building that has the emergency. Refer to paragraph 2.1 for evacuation locations.

3. Direct all people to the assigned evacuation area for the fort. Personnel exiting buildings during a fire should attempt in safe manner to close interior doors, if they exist, on their way out of the building to reduce smoke and fire spread.

4. No one shall, despite all good intention, place himself or herself in danger. Fire is dangerous; the first rule is “GET OUT!”

The remote nature of DRTO precludes an immediate response from firefighting personnel. The primary concerns of park employees should be the preservation of life and the accurate and timely reporting of incident developments to the appropriate individuals.

5.2 Supervisors Responsibilities:

Supervisors shall be responsible for the following:

1. Maintain a daily running list of employees who are on the job and in the building.

2. Take attendance of employees once at evacuation point.

3. Report accountability of employees to the Park Manager or IC. Identify any missing employees.

4. Ensure their divisions conduct monthly visual inspections of portable fire extinguishers to ensure that they have charge indicators and the charge indicators show a charge. Any portable fire extinguishers that do not have a charge indicator or appear to be discharged will be turned in to Maintenance and will be taken out of service. Any portable fire extinguisher that does not have printed instructions will be turned into Maintenance and be taken out of service.

5.3 Law Enforcement Responsibilities:

Law enforcement ranger(s) shall be responsible for the following:

1. Ensure the fire or emergency has been reported to EVER dispatch.

2. Maintain communications with the Park Manager/Incident Commander.

3. Assist in the notification and evacuation of the area.

4. Sweep unaffected buildings to ensure everyone is out of the buildings after all staff have been accounted for and visitors have been notified.

5. Conduct monthly inspections of emergency exit routs and system. Ensure exit routes are not obstructed, test all emergency lighting systems for serviceability and ensure all exit doors working in a serviceable manner.

6. Lead the evacuation of visitors from the affected area towards the congregation areas established in paragraph 2.1

6.0 Employee Training and Drills

Park supervisors will provide annual education and training to all assigned personnel and within 30 days of hiring new employees so that all employees know and understand the EAP. An attendance list for the training will be generated, dated, and maintained in the park’s personnel training files.

At least once annually, an evacuation drill will be conducted in all occupied facilities and documented by the park CDSC in coordination with law enforcement and dispatch.

The CDSC will ensure that each employee is trained initially on their roles and responsibilities.

Training shall include:

1. Methods available in each facility (and overview) of emergency notification features for employees and emergency responders.

2. Average expected response times for each facility for fire or medical assistance.

3. Medical first responder roles and responsibilities.

4. Roles and responsibilities in assisting in the safe and orderly evacuation of assigned facilities in a safe and orderly manner.

5. Methods of sweeping a building during an evacuation.

6. Methods to account for all employees in the assembly area.

7. Actions to take when emergency responders arrive.

8. Safe use and operation of fire extinguishers to maintain routes of egress only.

9. Inspection requirements for fire extinguishers, exit lights or signs, and emergency lighting.

7.0 Hurricane Emergency Procedures

The EVER/DRTO Hurricane plan covers all facets of preparation through execution of hurricane procedures. This document must be updated on an annual basis and is managed by the park’s Incident Management Team. The Hurricane plan can be found at the following location on the SharePoint:

Sharepoint address

8.0 Bomb Threat Procedures

Most bomb threats are received by phone. Bomb threats are serious until proven otherwise. Act quickly, but remain calm and obtain information with the checklist on the reverse of this card. If a bomb threat is received by phone:

1. Remain calm. Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible. DO NOT HANG UP, even if the caller does.

2. Listen carefully. Be polite and show interest.

3. Try to keep the caller talking to learn more information.

4. If possible, write a note to a colleague to call the authorities or, as soon as the caller hangs up, immediately notify them yourself. It is also possible to mute the phone and use the local radio channel to alert park law enforcement.

5. If your phone has a display, copy the number and/or letters on the window display.

6. Complete the Bomb Threat Checklist immediately. Write down as much detail as you can remember. Try to get exact words.

7. Immediately upon termination of the call, do not hang up, but from a different phone, contact the Federal Protective Service immediately at 1-877-4FPS-411 (1-877-437-7411) with information and await instructions.

Note: It is policy of Dry Tortugas National Park that all phones shall have the Bomb Threat Procedures Checklist at every phone. See Appendix A.

8.1 Suspicious Item Procedures

It is not uncommon for visitors at DRTO to leave bags and other storage containers unattended while enjoying the park. Not every bag is suspicious. Nonetheless, the Department of Homeland Security has established the following best practices for reacting to a suspicious item:

A suspicious item is any item (e.g., bag, package, vehicle, etc.) that is reasonably believed to contain explosives, an improvised explosive device (IED), or other hazardous material that requires a bomb technician and/or specialized equipment to further evaluate it. Examples that could indicate a bomb include unexplainable wires or electronics, other visible bomb-like components, and unusual sounds, vapors, mists, or odors. Generally speaking, anything that is Hidden, Obviously suspicious, and not Typical (HOT) should be deemed suspicious. In addition, potential indicators for a bomb are threats, placement, and proximity of the item to people and valuable assets.

A pamphlet detailing what to look for in a suspicious package is included in Appendix B of this document.

You may encounter a suspicious item unexpectedly during normal duties or while conducting a search as part of your facility's Bomb Threat Response Plan. If it appears to be a suspicious item, follow these procedures:

Remain calm.

Do NOT touch, tamper with, or move the package, bag, or item.

Notify law enforcement immediately. If a law enforcement ranger is not available, contact

EVER dispatches.

Follow instructions. Law enforcement will assess the situation and provide guidance regarding shelter-in-place or evacuation.

If no guidance is provided and you feel you are in immediate danger, calmly evacuate yourself and other individuals from the area. Distance and protective cover are the best ways to reduce injury from a bomb.

Be aware. There could be other threats or suspicious items.

9.0 Reporting Suspicious Activities

"If You See Something, Say Something”- If you see suspicious activity, please report it to your park law enforcement.

Report Suspicious Activity

Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities can help prevent violent crimes or terrorist attacks.

park law enforcement officers can respond quickly. Once on scene, they can properly assess the situation and can obtain additional support.

Procedures for reporting

1. Call park law enforcement if you see something suspicious.

2. If there is a life threatening emergency, contact park law enforcement. If park law enforcement is not available contact EVER dispatch.

When reporting suspicious activity, it is helpful to give the most accurate description possible, including:

1. Brief description of the activity

2. Date, time and location of the activity

3. Physical identifiers of anyone you observed

4. Descriptions of vehicles as applicable

5. Provide information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone

6. Your name and contact information (optional)

Evacuation of facilities If park law enforcement officials or another employee instructs you to evacuate the facility do so in an organized and calm manner.

1. Alert employees to evacuate to the designated emergency evacuation point (see paragraph 2.1)

2. Once evacuated, supervisors need to account for all employees whether they’re in the facility or away from the facility.

3. Supervisors will make every attempt possible to contact employees away from the facility to ensure they do not come back until the emergency situation has ceased.

4. During the emergency ensure no one re-enters the facility until instructed by law enforcement officials.

Shelter in place If the contacted official instructs you to shelter in place, do so in a calm manner. The official will provide you specific instructions on what needs to be done.

10.0 Emergency Action Plan Appendices

Appendix A: Bomb Threat Procedures

Appendix B: Suspicious Package Procedures

Appendix C: Run Hide Fight Pocket Card