WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the WMATA protocol for evacuating passengers from a stalled train in a tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Passengers are escorted by WMATA staff along the walkway to the nearest station

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Traction power is de-energized and locked out in the affected zone

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Agent Detection System (CADS)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Life safety

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Public Address (PA) system and variable message signs

Answer

WMATA uses the station PA system and variable message signs (VMS) to deliver emergency instructions to passengers.

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