Operational Status: Friday February 12th, AED Washington DC offices will be open for regular business. Staff should follow their regular approved work schedule.

The overall objective of AED's emergency website is to prepare for and provide safety information in the event of an emergency situation. The personal safety of our employees is our number one priority. We want to give you as much information as possible to prepare you for those emergency situations and to avoid confusion. Ultimately, however, you are responsible for your own safety, and each employee should develop a personal plan. If you have never been involved in an emergency situation, count yourself among the lucky ones, but know that emergency situations can happen at any time. The best action you can take is to be prepared, be informed, and know what to do in a time of crisis, for yourself, for your colleagues and for your family. The more you are prepared for an emergency, the less strain you will be under and the more effective you will be.

This web site will inform you about AED's emergency plans and operations. Please take a few minutes to become familiar with this information. It has been provided by AED's Facilities Department which will make sure that it is always up to date and accurate. If you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve the content of this website, please do not hesitate to contact Ricardo Villeta, Senior Vice President and Chief Management Officer at rvilleta@aed.org, or at (202) 884-8768.