Introduction and Purpose
To prepare for possible emergencies, the Tamarac Plaza’s building management works closely with Denver’s Fire and Police Departments to evaluate conditions, anticipate potential risks, and develop and maintain a comprehensive Emergency Action Plan for the actions employees and visitors should take at the onset of an emergency. This document represents that plan, which focuses on the safety and life preservation of Tamarac Plaza’s occupants.
These procedures are intended to prepare you for any emergency that might occur while you are inside the Tamarac Plaza building. These procedures have been developed to present a set of clear instructions on the actions required during the first minutes of an emergency (prior to the arrival of safety personnel). By instituting calm, organized communication and reaction, these actions will reduce the potential for injury in the event of an emergency.
While any emergency occurring in the Tamarac Plaza building could pose unique problems for building occupants and emergency personnel, thorough training in individual responsibilities and emergency procedures can minimize panic and result in a safe and efficient emergency response.
To ensure the safe evacuation of the Tamarac Plaza building during an emergency, the procedures in this manual must be followed unless Fire or Police Department officials direct otherwise. All employees shall follow the instructions of their assigned Floor Wardens.
Tamarac Plaza building management, in conjunction with the Denver Fire Department, has developed these procedures with your safety as the primary goal. All employees assigned to an office in the Tamarac Plaza building must read these procedures and become familiar with the actions required during specific emergencies.
The importance of this Emergency Action Plan cannot be overemphasized. While it is understood that this plan cannot address every possible emergency situation, the guidelines set forth should be followed as closely as circumstances allow in order to reduce the chances of injury. The purpose of this manual is to establish a command structure, a sound decision-making process, and effective lines of communication.