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What should the police main PSD do immediately when evacuating the Center?
Issue an alert tone and notify the Watch Commander
In the event of evacuation, what should the fire main PSD do?
Issue an alert tone and notify the Battalion Chief
Who should be notified when Communications is evacuating the Center according to the police main channel protocol?
The Watch Commander and units for transport
What is the role of the watch commander in the police main channel protocol during evacuation?
Assign units to respond to the pick-up location with a vehicle(s) equipped for transport
What should all public safety call takers (PSCTs) or PSD sitting in backup radio or call taking positions do during an evacuation?
Log off their phones and make sure all other phones at the call taking positions, backup radio positions, and the IDT position in the Center are also logged off
What is the preferred rendezvous point for transport during an evacuation?
To the rear of 6500 in the parking lot, as far from the building as is safe, while remaining in the parking lot
What should employees do with personal belongings or other non-essential items during an evacuation?
Abandon them
What will happen if all the other phones at the call taking positions, backup radio positions, and the IDT position in the Center are logged off during an evacuation?
911 calls will be temporarily re-routed to Boynton Beach Police Department Dispatch
Where should transportation to the alternate site be done?
Under Police and/or Fire escort
What is the preferred alternate site for evacuation?
Warm center at the Municipal Services Complex
Where can additional call takers be stationed during evacuation?
At the backup radio positions
What should employees do when the primary Center is deemed safe to re-occupy?
Operate in dual-mode until relief staff and resources are in place
Where is the preferred alternate site located?
Municipal Services Complex, 2500 NW 1st Ave Building A 2nd Floor
What should be used for transportation to the alternate site?
Police and /or Fire escort
When are employees allowed to operate in dual-mode at the primary Center?
When the threat has passed and the primary Center is safe to re-occupy
How often will employees receive training on the evacuation procedure?
Annually
Assess your knowledge of emergency evacuation procedures and the protocol for notifying the chain of command in a crisis situation.
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