Emergency Action Plan

Facility Name: Wellshire Events Center Facility Address: 3333 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80222 DATE PREPARED: 6/26/2017 EMERGENCY PERSONNEL NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS DESIGNATED COFPA RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL – Debbie Reece, CMP 720-468-2549 & Board of Directors President, Wendi Strom 303-756-2062. WELLSHIRE SALES OFFICAL: Todd Seymour- 303-759-3333 DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL General Manager at Wellshire: Name: Chris Schild Phone: 720-480-7320 ASSISTANTS TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED (If applicable): Name: Debbie Reece or Wellshire Staff. EMERGENCY COORDINATORS: Name: Laura Thomas Phone: 303 819 1765 Name: Todd Seymour Phone: 720 394 0174 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FIRE DEPARTMENT: 720-913-3473 OR 911 PARAMEDICS: 303-871-8356 OR 911 AMBULANCE: 911 POLICE: 911 SECURITY SYSTEM: Stanley 877-476-4968 BUILDING MANAGER (If applicable): Lisa Lumley 720 913 1515

UTILITY COMPANY EMERGENCY CONTACTS Xcel Energy 53-2924760-9 Main Building 53-2010171 Pub Phone :1800 895 4999 Denver Water Acc # (Billed to Parks and Rec) Phone :303 893 2444 Comcast Tel and Int. 8497303300000297 - Pub 8497303300008297 - Main Phone: 1800 391 3000 EMERGENCY REPORTING AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES Types of emergencies to be reported by site personnel are: • MEDICAL • FIRE • SEVERE WEATHER • BOMB THREAT • CHEMICAL SPILL • STRUCTURE CLIMBING/DESCENDING • EXTENDED POWER LOSS • EXTENDED HEATING/COOLING LOSS • OTHER (specify) terrorist attack/hostage taking MEDICAL EMERGENCY Call medical emergency phone number (check applicable):

o Paramedics o Ambulance o Fire Department o Other

Provide the following information:

a. Nature of medical emergency, b. Location of the emergency (address, building, room number), c. Your name and phone number from which you are calling.

Do not move victim unless absolutely necessary. If personnel trained in First Aid are not available, as a minimum, attempt to provide the following assistance:

o Stop the bleeding with firm pressure on the wounds (note: o avoid contact with blood or other bodily fluids). o Clear the air passages using the Heimlich Maneuver in o case of choking o Attempt first aid ONLY if trained and qualified.

FIRE EMERGENCY When fire is discovered: • Activate the nearest fire alarm (if installed) • Notify the local Fire Department by calling 911. • If the fire alarm is not available, dial 911 from a phone and notify the site personnel about the fire emergency Fight the fire ONLY if: • The Fire Department has been notified. • The fire is small and is not spreading to other areas. • Escaping the area is possible by backing up to the nearest exit. • The fire extinguisher is in working condition and personnel are trained to use it. Upon being notified about the fire emergency, occupants must: • Leave the building using the designated escape routes. • Assemble in the designated area: South Side of South Parking lot • Remain outside until the competent authority (Designated Official or designee) announces that it is safe to reenter. • Disconnect utilities and equipment unless doing so jeopardizes his/her safety. • Coordinate an orderly evacuation of personnel. • Perform an accurate head count of personnel reported to the designated area. • Determine a rescue method to locate missing personnel. • Provide the Fire Department personnel with the necessary information about the facility. • Perform assessment and coordinate weather forecast office emergency closing procedures Area/Floor Monitors & BOD must: • Ensure that all employees have evacuated the area/floor. • Report any problems to the Emergency Coordinator at the assembly area. Assistants to Physically Challenged should: • Assist all physically challenged employees in emergency evacuation. EXTENDED POWER LOSS In the event of extended power loss to a facility certain precautionary measures should be taken depending on the geographical location and environment of the facility: • Unnecessary electrical equipment and appliances should be turned off in the event that power restoration would surge causing damage to electronics and effecting sensitive equipment.

• Facilities with freezing temperatures for extended period should turn off and drain the following lines in the event of a long-term power loss. Fire sprinkler system, Standpipes, Potable water lines, Toilets • Equipment that contain fluids that may freeze due to long term exposure to freezing temperatures should be moved to heated areas, drained of liquids, or provided with auxiliary heat sources. Upon Restoration of heat and power: • Electronic equipment should be brought up to ambient temperatures before energizing to prevent condensate from forming on circuitry. • Fire and potable water piping should be checked for leaks from freeze damage after the heat has been restored to the facility and water turned back on. CHEMICAL SPILL When a Chemical Spill has occurred: Evacuate building as necessary • Evacuate building as necessary • Notify the Emergency Coordinator and/or supervisor (select one). • If toxic fumes are present, secure the area (with caution tapes or cones) to prevent other personnel from entering. • Dial 911 TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST INSTRUCTIONS: BE CALM, BE COURTEOUS. LISTEN. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE CALLER. YOUR NAME: _____________________TIME: _____ DATE:_____ CALLER'S IDENTITY SEX: Male _Female _Adult _ Juvenile ___ APPROXIMATE AGE: _____ VOICE CHARACTERISTICS ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ SPEECH ! ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ PRETEND DIFFICULTY HEARING - KEEP CALLER TALKING - IF CALLER SEEMS AGREEABLE TO FURTHER CONVERSATION, ASK QUESTIONS LIKE:

When will it go off? Certain Hour ____Time Remaining________ Where is it located? Building ! Area_____________ What kind of bomb? ___________________ What kind of package?______________ How do you know so much about the bomb?________ What is your name and address?________________ If building is occupied, inform caller that detonation could cause injury or death. Call 911 and relay information about call. Did the caller appear familiar with plant or building (by his/her description of the bomb location)? Write out the message in its entirety and any other comments on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this checklist. Notify your supervisor immediately. SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS Tornado: • When a warning is issued by sirens or other means, seek inside shelter. Consider the following: - Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows, - Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and - Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows. • Stay away from outside walls and windows. • Use arms to protect head and neck. • Remain sheltered until the tornado threat is announced to be over. Earthquake: • Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated official. • Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets, and electrical power. • Assist people with disabilities in finding a safe place. • Evacuate as instructed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the designated official. Flood: If indoors: • Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the designated official. • Follow the recommended primary or secondary evacuation routes. If outdoors: • Climb to high ground and stay there.

TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST INSTRUCTIONS: BE CALM, BE COURTEOUS. LISTEN. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE CALLER. YOUR NAME: __________________________ TIME: _____________ DATE: ________________ CALLER'S IDENTITY SEX: Male _____ Female ____ Adult ____ Juvenile ____ APPROXIMATE AGE: _____ ORIGIN OF CALL: Local __________ Long Distance ___________ Telephone Booth __________ VOICE CHARACTERISTICS SPEECH LANGUAGE ___ Loud ___ High Pitch ___ Raspy ___ Intoxicated ___ Soft ___ Deep ___ Pleasant ____________ Other ___ Fast ___ Distinct ___ Stutter ___ Slurred ___ Slow ___ Distorted ___ Nasal ____________ Other ___ Excellent ___ Fair ___ Foul ___ Good ___ Poor __________ Other ACCENT MANNER

BACKGROUND NOISES ___ Local ___ Foreign ___ Race ___ Not Local ___ Region ___ Calm ___ Rational ___ Coherent ___ Deliberate ___ Righteous ___ Angry ___ Irrational ___ Incoherent ___ Emotional ___ Laughing ___ Factory ___ Machines ___ Music ___ Office ___ Machines ___ Street ___ Traffic ___ Trains ___ Animals ___ Quiet ___ Voices ___ Airplanes ___ Party ___ Atmosphere

BOMB FACTS PRETEND DIFFICULTY HEARING - KEEP CALLER TALKING - IF CALLER SEEMS AGREEABLE TO FURTHER CONVERSATION, ASK QUESTIONS LIKE:

When will it go off? Certain Hour ___ Time Remaining Where is it located? Building area What kind of bomb? ___________________ What kind of package?______________ How do you know so much about the bomb?___ What is your name and address? If building is occupied, inform caller that detonation could cause injury or death. Activate malicious call trace: Hang up phone and do not answer another line. Choose same line and dial *57 (if your phone system has this capability). Listen for the confirmation announcement and hang up. CALL 911 Did the caller appear familiar with plant or building (by his/her description of the bomb location)? Write out the message in its entirety and any other comments on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this checklist.

ACTIVE SHOOTERHOW TO RESPOND

October 2008

PROFILE OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER

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.

Good practices for coping with an active shooter situation

• Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers

• Take note of the two nearest exits in any facility you visit

• If you are in an office, stay there and secure the door

• If you are in a hallway, get into a room and secure the door

• As a last resort, attempt to take the active shooter down. When the shooter is at close range and you cannot flee, your chance of survival is much greater if you try to incapacitate him/her.

CALL 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO!

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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY

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

1. Evacuate If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:

• Have an escape route and plan in mind

• Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow

• Leave your belongings behind

• Help others escape, if possible

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

• Keep your hands visible

• Follow the instructions of any police officers

• Do not attempt to move wounded people

• Call 911 when you are safe

2. 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:

• Be out of the active shooter’s view

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

• Not trap you or restrict your options for movement

To prevent an active shooter from entering your hiding place:

• Lock the door

• Blockade the door with heavy furniture

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If the active shooter is nearby:

• Lock the door

• Silence your cell phone and/or pager

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

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

• Remain quiet

If evacuation and hiding out are not possible:

• Remain calm

• Dial 911, if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location

• If you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen

3. Take action against the active shooter As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter by:

• Acting as aggressively as possible against him/her

• Throwing items and improvising weapons

• Yelling

• Committing to your actions

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HOW TO RESPOND WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVESLaw enforcement’s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard.

• Officers usually arrive in teams of four (4)

• Officers may wear regular patrol uniforms or external bulletproof vests, Kevlar helmets, and other tactical equipment

• Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns, handguns

• Officers may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation

• Officers may shout commands, and may push individuals to the ground for their safety

How to react when law enforcement arrives:

• Remain calm, and follow officers’ instructions

• Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets)

• Immediately raise hands and spread fingers

• Keep hands visible at all times

• Avoid making quick movements toward officers such as holding on to them for safety

• Avoid pointing, screaming and/or yelling

• Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating, just proceed in the direction from which officers are entering the premises

Information to provide to law enforcement or 911 operator:

• Location of the active shooter

• Number of shooters, if more than one

• Physical description of shooter/s

• Number and type of weapons held by the shooter/s

• Number of potential victims at the location

The first officers to arrive to the scene will not stop to help injured persons. Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may also call upon able-bodied individuals to assist in removing the wounded from the premises.

Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control, and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

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TRAINING YOUR STAFF FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION

To best prepare your staff for an active shooter situation, create an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and conduct training exercises. Together, the EAP and training exercises will prepare your staff to effectively respond and help minimize loss of life.

Components of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Create the EAP with input from several stakeholders including your human resources department, your training department (if one exists), facility owners / operators, your property manager, and local law enforcement and/or emergency responders. An effective EAP includes:

• A preferred method for reporting fires and other emergencies

• An evacuation policy and procedure

• Emergency escape procedures and route assignments (i.e., floor plans, safe areas)

• Contact information for, and responsibilities of individuals to be contacted under the EAP

• Information concerning local area hospitals (i.e., name, telephone number, and distance from your location)

• An emergency notification system to alert various parties of an emergency including:

- Individuals at remote locations within premises

- Local law enforcement

- Local area hospitals

Components of Training Exercises

The most effective way to train your staff to respond to an active shooter situation is to conduct mock active shooter training exercises. Local law enforcement is an excellent resource in designing training exercises.

• Recognizing the sound of gunshots

• Reacting quickly when gunshots are heard and/or when a shooting is witnessed:

- Evacuating the area

- Hiding out

- Acting against the shooter as a last resort

• Calling 911

• Reacting when law enforcement arrives

• Adopting the survival mind set during times of crisis

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Additional Ways to Prepare For and Prevent an Active Shooter Situation

• Preparedness

- Ensure that your facility has at least two evacuation routes

- Post evacuation routes in conspicuous locations throughout your facility

- Include local law enforcement and first responders during training exercises

- Encourage law enforcement, emergency responders, SWAT teams, K-9 teams, and bomb squads to train for an active shooter scenario at your location

• Prevention

- Foster a respectful workplace

- Be aware of indications of workplace violence and take remedial actions accordingly

For more information on creating an EAP contact the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, www.osha.gov.

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PREPARING FOR AND MANAGING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION

Your human resources department and facility managers should engage in planning for emergency situations, including an active shooter scenario. Planning for emergency situations will help to mitigate the likelihood of an incident by establishing the mechanisms described below.

Human Resources’ Responsibilities

• Conduct effective employee screening and background checks

• Create a system for reporting signs of potentially violent behavior

• Make counseling services available to employees

• Develop an EAP which includes policies and procedures for dealing with an active shooter situation, as well as after action planning

Facility Manager Responsibilities

• Institute access controls (i.e., keys, security system pass codes)

• Distribute critical items to appropriate managers / employees, including:

- Floor plans

- Keys

- Facility personnel lists and telephone numbers

• Coordinate with the facility’s security department to ensure the physical security of the location

• Assemble crisis kits containing:

- radios

- floor plans

- staff roster, and staff emergency contact numbers

- first aid kits

- flashlights

• Place removable floor plans near entrances and exits for emergency responders

• Activate the emergency notification system when an emergency situation occurs

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Reactions of Managers During an Active Shooter Situation

Employees and customers are likely to follow the lead of managers during an emergency situation. During an emergency, managers should be familiar with their EAP, and be prepared to:

• Take immediate action

• Remain calm

• Lock and barricade doors

• Evacuate staff and customers via a preplanned evacuation route to a safe area

Assisting Individuals with Special Needs and/or Disabilities

• Ensure that EAPs, evacuation instructions and any other relevant information address to individuals with special needs and/or disabilities

• Your building should be handicap-accessible, in compliance with ADA requirements.

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RECOGNIZING POTENTIAL WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

An active shooter in your workplace may be a current or former employee, or an acquaintance of a current or former employee. Intuitive managers and coworkers may notice characteristics of potentially violent behavior in an employee. Alert your Human Resources Department if you believe an employee or coworker exhibits potentially violent behavior.

Indicators of Potential Violence by an Employee

Employees typically do not just “snap,” but display indicators of potentially violent behavior over time. If these behaviors are recognized, they can often be managed and treated. Potentially violent behaviors by an employee may include one or more of the following (this list of behaviors is not comprehensive, nor is it intended as a mechanism for diagnosing violent tendencies):

• Increased use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs

• Unexplained increase in absenteeism; vague physical complaints

• Noticeable decrease in attention to appearance and hygiene

• Depression / withdrawal

• Resistance and overreaction to changes in policy and procedures

• Repeated violations of company policies

• Increased severe mood swings

• Noticeably unstable, emotional responses

• Explosive outbursts of anger or rage without provocation

• Suicidal; comments about “putting things in order”

• Behavior which is suspect of paranoia, (“everybody is against me”)

• Increasingly talks of problems at home

• Escalation of domestic problems into the workplace; talk of severe financial problems

• Talk of previous incidents of violence

• Empathy with individuals committing violence

• Increase in unsolicited comments about firearms, other dangerous weapons and violent crimes

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MANAGING THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION

After the active shooter has been incapacitated and is no longer a threat, human resources and/or management should engage in post-event assessments and activities, including:

• An accounting of all individuals at a designated assembly point to determine who, if anyone, is missing and potentially injured

• Determining a method for notifying families of individuals affected by the active shooter, including notification of any casualties

• Assessing the psychological state of individuals at the scene, and referring them to health care specialists accordingly

• Identifying and filling any critical personnel or operational gaps left in the organization as a result of the active shooter

LESSONS LEARNED

To facilitate effective planning for future emergencies, it is important to analyze the recent active shooter situation and create an after action report. The analysis and reporting contained in this report is useful for:

• Serving as documentation for response activities

• Identifying successes and failures that occurred during the event

• Providing an analysis of the effectiveness of the existing EAP

• Describing and defining a plan for making improvements to the EAP

References

Safety Guidelines for Armed Subjects, Active Shooter Situations, Indiana University Police Department, April 2007.

Safety Tips & Guidelines Regarding Potential “Active Shooter” Incidents Occurring on Campus, University of California Police.

Shots Fired, When Lightning Strikes (DVD), Center for Personal Protection and Safety, 2007.

Workplace Violence Desk Reference, Security Management Group International, www.SMGICorp.com

How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, OSHA 3088, 2001.

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