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Avaltroni, Robert
From: Bennett, Paul
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 4:14 PM
Mike; Collins,
To: Chapin, Diana 001; Greeley, Douglas; Avaltroni, Robert; Lopez, Alfonso; Principe,
Betsy 001
Stein, Mark;
Cc: Sturcken, Charles 001; Ryan, Geoff 001; Krysko, Michael 001; Coleman, Edward 001;
Fawzy, Moustafa; Varieur, Robert; Murray, Virginia; Griffin, John 001
Subject: World Economic Forum related issues
areas
In response to the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to be held at the Waldorf, and other
throughout Manhattan, the following actions are being taken:
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation
OEM will have a full activation of the EOC beginning Thursday at 6:00 AM to Monday Midnight. DEP
Emergency Management will provide coverage.
Phone number for the DEP desk at the EOC is not yet available. When known, it will be disseminated. DEP
Emergency Management will also be able to be contacted via 800 MHz radio on channel 1-A, call sign "Pier 92
Command and, as always, via DEP Central Communications.
Frozen Zone
Beginning midnight tonight (Jan 29) NYPD will establish a frozen zone around the Waldorf with the following
boundaries:
49th Street on the South;
50th Street on the North
Madison Ave on the West
3rd Ave on the East;
Additionally, Lexington will be shut from 47th Street to 57th Street.
NYPD advises that additional frozen zones may have to be established on an ad hoc basis.
Other locations where WEF activities will take place are:
NY Stock Exchange I Wall Street area;
United Nations Area;
Bryant Park / Public Library.
The attached map indicates the frozen zone.
Access to frozen zone is to be coordinated.through the DEP Emergency Management. Until the EOC is
activated, you can contact me directly at_._._._._._. Pu ._._._ ;cell or page me at 877-628-4064 or via Central
Communications. After Thursday, 6:00 AM we can be contacted at the EOC.
Protest Activities
NYPD is aware of several demonstrations to take place. Most are planned to be stationary protests, however
based on past experience, protesters may begin marching unlawfully. A list known gatherings is being
developed and will be distributed when available. Daily notifications will be made to BWSO Manhattan yards,
BEC HazMat, Central Communications of known activities.
Manhole Security
Manhole covers in proximity to locations where WEF participants are to meet were inspected and secured.
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