WMATA WMATA Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

What does WMATA's 'Bus Bridge' emergency protocol involve?

Accepted Answer

Deploying buses to transport passengers between stations during rail disruptions

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Building a physical bridge for buses

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A bus-to-rail transfer payment system

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A dedicated express bus route

Question 2

What is the role of Metro Transit Police during a WMATA emergency?

Accepted Answer

To support evacuation, crowd control, and security during the incident

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Only to direct traffic outside

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To operate trains in an emergency

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To communicate with media

Question 3

What is the WMATA protocol for a suspicious package found on a train?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it; notify ROCC and Metro Transit Police immediately

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Move the package to a safe location

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Announce on PA and ask passengers if it belongs to them

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Remove the train from service and investigate yourself

Question 4

During a medical emergency on a WMATA train, what information should the operator provide to ROCC?

Accepted Answer

Train number, location, nature of emergency, and number of people affected

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Only the train number

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Only the passenger's name

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Just the station name

Question 5

What is the WMATA policy for employees during an active security threat in a station?

Accepted Answer

Follow the Run-Hide-Fight protocol and notify ROCC

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Confront the threat directly

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Continue normal duties

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Wait for further instructions before taking any action

Question 6

What does WMATA's 'Go-Team' do during a major incident?

Accepted Answer

Deploys to the scene to coordinate field operations and communication with ROCC

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Operates replacement buses

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Handles media inquiries

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Provides food for stranded passengers