Certain emergencies require full evacuation of the building. Evacuation emergencies include fires and bomb threats. In the event of an evacuation emergency, the fire alarm will be activated. During an evacuation emergency, the elevators will not respond to call buttons. USE THE STAIRS.

When evacuation of the building is necessary, the authority and responsibility rests with the local officials of government. Neither 500 New Jersey Avenue Management nor Ownership can assume responsibility for any consequences resulting from the decision to evacuate or not to evacuate.

There are two main stairs in the building for emergency evacuation. Tenants should familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest stairwell.

In case of an emergency evacuation, tenants should assemble in their designated meeting location - the company/organization’s selected meeting place in which all employees will be accounted for by the Floor Wardens. If you are unaware of your designated meeting place, please ask your Floor Wardens.

Building stairwells are designed for emergency use and are not intended for routine travel between floors. For routine travel between floors, use the elevators. Stairs are locked from the inside of the stairwell for security purposes, and once inside, exit can only be made on the ground floor. During a fire alarm, however, for emergency travel, stair locks are released.

Use the links listed below to reach specific evacuation information.

Tenant Safety Personnel
Safety Planning Responsibilities
Documents Required
What To Do During An Alert
Emergency Evacuation Drills