WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the WMATA protocol for evacuating passengers from a stalled train in a tunnel?
- Passengers stay on the train until power is restored
- Passengers are escorted by WMATA staff along the walkway to the nearest station (Correct answer)
- Passengers exit through emergency roof hatches
- Passengers wait for a rescue bus
Correct answer: Passengers are escorted by WMATA staff along the walkway to the nearest station
WMATA's tunnel evacuation protocol involves staff guiding passengers along the trackway walkway to the nearest accessible station.
Question 2: Before a tunnel evacuation, what must ROCC confirm to ensure passenger safety?
- Train count in the system
- Traction power is de-energized and locked out in the affected zone (Correct answer)
- All gates are locked
- Bus bridges are staged
Correct answer: Traction power is de-energized and locked out in the affected zone
ROCC must confirm that traction power is de-energized and locked out before any personnel or passengers walk on the trackway.
Question 3: Which chemical agent detection system is deployed in WMATA stations?
- WMATA does not have chemical detection
- Chemical Agent Detection System (CADS) (Correct answer)
- Portable gas detectors only
- Fire suppression foam system
Correct answer: Chemical Agent Detection System (CADS)
WMATA stations are equipped with the Chemical Agent Detection System (CADS), which monitors for hazardous chemical agents.
Question 4: What is the first priority in WMATA's emergency response hierarchy?
- Protecting property
- Life safety (Correct answer)
- Maintaining service continuity
- Media communications
Correct answer: Life safety
Life safety is always the first priority in WMATA's emergency response framework, above all other considerations.
Question 5: What system does WMATA use to communicate emergency instructions to passengers in stations?
- Text message blasts
- Public Address (PA) system and variable message signs (Correct answer)
- Social media only
- Printed handouts
Correct answer: Public Address (PA) system and variable message signs
WMATA uses the station PA system and variable message signs (VMS) to deliver emergency instructions to passengers.
Question 6: How often does WMATA conduct emergency evacuation drills?
- Every five years
- Annually, as required by safety regulations (Correct answer)
- Only after an actual emergency
- Every 6 months
Correct answer: Annually, as required by safety regulations
WMATA conducts mandatory annual emergency evacuation drills to maintain readiness and compliance with federal safety requirements.
WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 2
What is the WMATA protocol for evacuating passengers from a stalled train in a tunnel?