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In two separate incidents, safety and backup systems and emergency procedures designed to protect the safety of employees worked flawlessly today at the Government Administration Building.

The first incident was an unexpected power outage due to maintenance work by Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) near the building. Although no notice was provided, the power outage automatically triggered the emergency power generators, which powered the building for 30 minutes without any problems.

Later in the day, around 1:45PM, the fire alarm within the Government Administration Building was triggered. Swift and effective action was taken, resulting in the successful evacuation of approximately 1,000 employees and guests within the building. The evacuation process was conducted in an orderly and efficient manner, demonstrating the government's commitment to the safety and well-being of its employees.

Following the evacuation, a comprehensive investigation was undertaken in collaboration with the local fire department and skilled technicians. The thorough examination of the building confirmed that the incident had been triggered by a faulty sensor in an open-air environment located in the building's basement. We are pleased to announce that this isolated incident did not impact the critical data center or other essential infrastructure within the building.

The Government Administration Building is equipped with state-of-the-art safety equipment, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of all individuals present. Specialized mobile chairs located in two stairwells on each floor were instrumental in assisting handicapped employees during the evacuation process.

Honourable Jay Ebanks, Minister for Planning, Agriculture, and Public Relations expressed his satisfaction with the safe and timely evacuation process. He remarked, "I am extremely happy and pleased with the swift response and effective evacuation procedures that were implemented by our dedicated Facilities Management team. The safety of our employees remains our top priority, and today's events have showcased our readiness to handle unexpected situations."

Minister Ebanks also extended his gratitude to the emergency response teams for their coordinated efforts during the incident.

The Government of the Cayman Islands remains committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and emergency preparedness. We will continue to work diligently to ensure the well-being of our employees and the efficient functioning of our facilities.