Tenants
Emergency Preparedness
November 3, 2022
Personal emergency preparedness is the responsibility of renters.
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency: 911
- Police: (253) 798-4721
- Fire: (253) 591-5740
- Poison: (800) 222-1222
- Security: (253) 217-4124
Sign-Up for Emergency Alerts
| Property | Address | Office Phone | Emergency Assembly Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue | 2302 6th Avenue Tacoma, WA 98403 | (253) 682-2859 | Fenced Courtyard |
| Bay Terrace | (253) 625-5026 | Your family’s designated meeting place and/or away from danger | |
| Bergerson Terrace | 5303 South Orchard Street Tacoma, WA 98467 | (253) 448-2783 | Your family’s designated meeting place and/or away from danger |
| Dixon Village | 5420 South Stevens Street Tacoma, WA 98409 | (253) 448-2783 | Playground |
| E.B. Wilson | 1202 South M Street Tacoma, WA 98405 | (253) 682-1223 | Safeway Parking Lot |
| Fawcett Avenue | 3201 S Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98418 | (253) 682-1223 | South Alley |
| G Street | 401 North G Street Tacoma, WA 98403 | (253) 682-0027 | G Street Sidewalk |
| Hillside Terrace | 2330 S G Street Tacoma, WA 98403 | (253) 682-6207 | G Street Sidewalk |
| K Street | 911 North K Street Tacoma, WA 98403 | (253) 682-1223 | K Street In Front of Main Entry Door |
| Ludwig | 5425 South Lawrence Street Tacoma, WA 98409 | (253) 448-2783 | North Parking Lot (by church) |
| Wright Avenue | 602 South Wright Avenue Tacoma, WA 98418 | (253) 682-2859 | Wright Avenue Sidewalk Near Main Door |
Emergency Procedures
Be aware of general emergency guidelines at our properties:
Building Evacuation
- Pull the Alarm or yell “Evacuate!” Get out when alarms sounds. Don’t use elevators in fire.
- Note locations of people who can’t leave and tell emergency personnel.
- Report to designated assembly area or your family’s designated meeting place.
Options for the mobility impaired:
- Shelter near an exterior window so you are accessible to responders.
- Call 911. Tell them you are trapped in a burning or collapsed building.
- Give address and exact location in building. Signal for help at window with sign or cloth.
Earthquake
- Drop, cover and hide under a table or desk or against an inside wall. Do not stand in a doorway.
- After the shaking stops, check yourself and others for injuries and move toward the nearest exit.
- Evacuate the building.
- Go to designated gathering area and check in with building staff or emergency responders.
Fire
- Activate nearest fire alarm.
- Use a fire extinguisher if safe to do so.
- Call 911.
- Evacuate the building.
- Do not use elevator.
- If you can’t get out of your apartment, stuff wet towels or sheets around the door and vents to keep out smoke. Open a window and wave a bright cloth to signal your location.
- Do not re-enter building until authorized person gives OK.
Medical Emergency
- Call 911.
- Determine the type of emergency to inform emergency responders.
- Tell the person emergency help is on the way and ask if they need anything.
Power Outage
- Turn off lights and electrical appliances except for refrigerator and freezer.
- Unplug computers and other sensitive equipment until power is restored.
- Help others in darkened areas move to safe locations.
- Never use gas ovens, ranges, barbecues or propane heaters for indoor heating — they create carbon monoxide that can cause suffocation.
- Do not use candles. Use battery-powered lights.
- Stay away from downed power lines.
Severe Weather
- Find shelter.
- Have flashlights and portable radios available.
- Stay alert and awake. Listen to weather radio or television for warnings
- Be prepared. Ensure you have emergency supplies.
- Remain calm and monitor conditions until all clear.
Suspicious or Threatening Person
- Do not let any person into the building, unless they are with you.
- Do not physically confront the person.
- Do not block a person’s access to an exit.
- Leave, hide or fight (as last resort).
- Call 911. For nonemergency problems afterhours, call THA Security
Prepare in Advance
- Make a Go Bag, a family plan and 14-day food supply.
- Preplan your evacuation route and assembly area.
- Subscribe to FEMA and City of Tacoma alerts.
- Personal emergency preparedness is the responsibility of residents.