Office of Emergency Management

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Facility Emergency Preparedness

Updated 07/27/2023 • Public Release

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Introduction

Site 23 is recognized as a high-risk, high-security facility. Consequently, the Office of Emergency Management has developed a set of protocols and codes designed for swift communication during emergency situations. These protocols allow facility personnel to be promptly informed without the need for lengthy announcements or detailed explanations of real-world events.

To ensure the effective implementation of emergency protocols, the Office of Emergency Management has produced a comprehensive publication that provides detailed explanations and instructions for each code. This publication serves as a valuable resource for facility personnel, guiding them on how to respond appropriately in various emergency scenarios. It covers the meaning and significance of each code, along with step-by-step procedures to be followed during critical situations. By familiarizing themselves with this guide, staff members are equipped with the knowledge and understanding necessary to react swiftly and efficiently, minimizing risks and maximizing the safety of everyone within Site 23.

Facility Emergency Protocols

Understanding Code Announcements

During a real-world on or off-site emergency, personnel will receive a double announcement of the corresponding code, accompanied by a location if applicable. For instance, in the event of a fire within the engineering warehouse, the following announcement would be made: "Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse," "Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse." It is important to note that not all codes will be associated with a specific location, and codes without locations should be treated as affecting the entire facility.

Once an incident or emergency has been resolved, the code will be announced twice along with the location (if applicable), followed by an all-clear message. Using the previous example, when the fire in the engineering warehouse is resolved, the announcement would be: "Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse, All-clear," "Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse, All-clear." In cases where codes are activated in multiple locations, ensuring that the all-clear signal pertains to the original activation based on the location is crucial. If the all-clear is announced without a specific location or with the phrase "facility-wide," it can be assumed that the code is cleared for the entire facility.

At times, it is necessary for personnel to practice codes and protocols. During a "mock" code activation, only the personnel involved with the mock code need to respond. In most cases, mock codes can be disregarded. Mock codes will be announced three times, as exemplified by: "Mock Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse," "Mock Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse," "Mock Code Orange, Engineering Warehouse." When mock codes are deactivated, they will also be announced three times, with an "All-clear" message concluding the announcement, similar to the previous example.

Facility Codes & Protocols

CODE RED - Anomalous security breach

Overview

"Code Red" is activated when there is a breach of containment units, transport units, or the overall facility by an anomalous entity or force. This code specifically applies to breaches involving entities classified as Safe, Euclid, and Keter.

Procedure

1. Civil personnel

   1. in the event of a facility-wide breach, personnel must report to their designated emergency shelter

   2. locational breaches should be avoided and evacuated until the situation is secured

   3. directives from security personnel must be obeyed at all times

2. Combative & security personnel

   1. are responsible for the safety of site staff at all times and should take the necessary steps to preserve life and prevent injury while ensuring that containment personnel can secure the entity without interruption or distraction

   2. containment personnel should conduct re-containment efforts in conjunction with security personnel and engineering staff

3. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. if a breached entity or force enters the CDCZ (class disposable containment zone), security personnel must initiate a lockdown and return all class disposable subjects back to their designated cells, once the entity or force has been removed from the CDCZ, the lockdown must be lifted unless it jeopardizes re-containment efforts or site security

   2. test subjects and class disposable personnel outside their designated containment zones should be either terminated (in compliance with the termination policy) or relocated to a temporary secure holding area

CODE YELLOW - Test subject riot

Overview

"Code Yellow" is activated when a significant-scale test subject riot is underway within the facility. This code is specifically designed to address and manage situations where a large number of test subjects are engaged in riotous behavior that poses a potential threat to the safety and security of the facility and its personnel.

Procedure

1. Civil personnel

   1. in the event of a facility-wide riot, personnel must report to their designated emergency shelter

   2. locational riots should be avoided and evacuated until the situation is secured

   3. directives from security personnel must be obeyed at all times

2. Combative & security personnel

   1. are responsible for the safety of site staff at all times and should take the necessary steps to preserve life and prevent injury while ensuring that the riot is suppressed and threats to the facility are neutralized

   2. should suppress the riot in accordance with the riot suppression guidelines

   3. once a riot has been contained and neutralized, security personnel must conduct a headcount of test subjects and class disposable personnel, missing subjects must be located, arrested, and returned to their designated containment zone

3. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. compliant subjects should be returned to their cells or to a secure holding area until the riot is neutralized

CODE ORANGE - Internal fire

Overview

"Code Orange" is activated in the event of an internal fire within the facility. This specific code is designed to swiftly communicate the presence of a fire and activate the necessary response measures to ensure the safety of all personnel and minimize potential damage to the facility. “Code Orange” is always called with a “Code Green” announcement.

Procedure

1. Engineering personnel

   1. the fire rapid response team should in conjunction with security personnel start to contain the fire while evacuating and rescuing any trapped personnel

   2. must generate a report in accordance with the fire safety and response guidelines once the fire has been suppressed

2. Civil personnel

   1. should follow “Code Green” evacuation procedures and obey all directives given by security and engineering personnel

3. Combative & security personnel

   1. should assist with engineering personnel when requested

   2. ensure facility integrity and security until damages have been repaired and the facility has been secured

   3. containment personnel should ensure all entities and forces remain secured and transport any at-risk entities away from the fire

4. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. if an active risk is posed to the CDCZ or the fire is directly inside the CDCZ, subjects must be evacuated in accordance with “Code Green” evacuation procedures

CODE GREEN - Evacution (area)

Overview

"Code Green" is activated when an evacuation of one or more areas within the facility is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals present. This code is specifically designed to efficiently communicate the need for immediate evacuation and to facilitate a swift and orderly evacuation process.

Procedure

1. Civil personnel

   1. must obey directives from security personnel and if within the area or areas of evacuation, relocate to a secure area in a calm and orderly fashion

   2. if unable to relocate safely, personnel should request a security member to escort them via their radio

   3. should not return to the evacuation area or areas until given the all-clear

2. Combative & security personnel

   1. should assist personnel evacuating from the area or areas

   2. should secure the evacuation area until the all-clear signal is given

   3. respond to escort requests from personnel trapped or unable to evacuate safely

   4. maintain site security and integrity

3. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. if within the evacuation area or areas, security personnel must evacuate subjects to a temporary secure holding area

   2. subjects should be cuffed at all times when outside of their designated containment zones

CODE GREEN STAT - Evacution (facility-wide, crisis)

Overview

"Code Green STAT" is an urgent code used to signify a rapid evacuation of the entire facility due to a critical and imminent crisis. This code is specifically implemented to ensure the swift and immediate removal of all personnel from the premises, prioritizing their safety and well-being above all else.

Procedure

1. Civil personnel

   1. should evacuate in a quick, calm, and orderly fashion to the civil personnel muster point “BRAVO” located at the Flags Plaza & must remain there until the all-clear signal is given

   2. must obey all directives from security personnel

   3. if unable to evacuate the facility safely, personnel should request a security member to escort them via their radio

2. Combative & security personnel

   1. should assist evacuating personnel with directions and respond to any evacuation escort requests

   2. bar personnel from re-entering the facility until the all-clear signal is given

   3. ensure test subjects and class disposable personnel are properly and securely evacuated to muster point “CHARLIE”

3. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. subjects must be evacuated and should be cuffed at all times while outside of their designated containment zones

CODE PURPLE - Hostage taking

Overview

"Code Purple" is activated in the event of a hostage situation within the facility. This code is specifically designed to swiftly communicate the presence of a hostage crisis and initiate the necessary response measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.

Procedure

1. Civil personnel

   1. if involved with the hostage situation, personnel must obey the demands of the hostage taker, personnel should never try to be “heroes” or act in a manner that could jeopardize the safety of anyone involved

   2. bystanders should remove themselves from the area and report any information/details to security personnel

2. Combative & security personnel

   1. must determine a situation commander which can be either negotiation-certified security or civil person, or the highest ranking security member currently present, or a security member appointed by the highest ranking security member currently present

   2. once a situation commander has been selected, negotiations should begin, negotiations should be conducted in accordance to the hostage situation guidelines

   3. civil personnel not involved with the hostage-taking should be removed from the area and barred from disrupting or interfering

3. Test subjects & class disposable personnel

   1. if the hostage-taking is located in one of the class disposable containment zones, the area must be locked down and subjects not involved must be returned to their designated cells

CODE BROWN - Hazardous materials incident

Overview

"Code Brown" is activated in the event of a hazardous materials incident within the facility. This code is specifically designed to quickly communicate the presence of a hazardous material release or exposure and initiate the necessary response measures to ensure the safety of all personnel and minimize the potential risks associated with such incidents.

Procedure

1. Engineering personnel

   1. responsible for the clean up of any hazardous materials

   2. if the hazardous materials are associated with anomalous entities or forces, containment personnel must be present and depending on the risk factor should call either a “Code Green” or “Code Red”; in some cases, both

2. Civil personnel

   1. follow any directives given by engineering or security personnel

   2. report any additional hazards to security personnel

   3. leave the area of the hazard unless directed by either engineering or security personnel to remain where you are

3. Combative & security personnel

   1. assist engineering personnel with any requests

   2. containment personnel should work with engineering personnel if the hazard is considered anomalous

Calling Codes & Protocols

Locational Identifiers

These identifiers are used when calling codes and should not be used as a way to transmit your location on-site.

FIND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE IDENTIFIERS HERE

Code Activation & Deactivation Guide

To activate a code, you must transmit the following message format over your radio, the channel doesn’t matter. Switchboard commands are not case-sensitive.

@sb CallCode <color> <LID>

Example

This command activates "Code Orange" in the engineering warehouse.

@sb CallCode Orange EGWH

To deactivate a code, you must transmit the following message format over your radio, the channel doesn’t matter. Switchboard commands are not case-sensitive.

@sb ClearCode <color> <LID>

Example

This command deactivates "Code Orange" in the engineering warehouse.

@sb ClearCode Orange EGWH