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Frequently Asked Questions for Visitors

Special Note: If you are planning on traveling to OED's National Training Center, please see the following link for new Guidance for Airline Passengers: http://www.dhs.gov/files/travelers.shtm




WHAT EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER CAN I GIVE TO MY FAMILY WHILE I AM ATTENDING TRAINING/MEETING IN THE NTC?

If your family should need to reach you in an emergency while you are attending training or a meeting at the NTC, please have them call (303) 445-4676 (Gloria) or (303) 445-4675 (Russel). It would be of help if they could also relate what class/meeting you are attending while at the NTC.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS FOR ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL CENTER?

  • Gate 1 - Main St. (2nd and Kipling)
    Access to Federal Center for all visitors (0pen 24 hours) Government ID's or drivers license with picture or other picture identification is required.
  • Gate 2 - Employees ONLY (1st and Kipling)
    Hours 6:00 a.m. - 8 a.m. incoming only Monday through Friday
    Hours 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. outgoing only Monday through Friday
  • Gate 4 - Employee and Visitor Gate (4th and Union)
    Open 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
  • Gate 5 - Employee and Visitor Gate (2nd and Union)
    Open 6:00 a.m. - 2;00 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Gate 7 - Employee and Visitor Gate (Oak and Alameda) Opens at 6:00 a.m. -6/30 p.m. Monday through Friday

IS THERE A CHILD CARE FACILITY LOCATED ON THE FEDERAL CENTER?
Yes,

  • Clever Kids Learning Center
    Building 64 on 7th Street between Main Avenue and Center Avenue
    (303) 236-9400

IS THERE A FITNESS CENTER ON THE FEDERAL CENTER?
Yes,

  • Wellness Center
    Building 75
    (303) 236 6911
    Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

IS THERE A U.S. POST OFFICE NEAR THE FEDERAL CENTER?
Yes,

  • Outside gate 7 at Oak St. and Alameda Ave.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE USGS MERCHANDISE?
Yes,

IS THERE A BARBER SHOP ON THE FEDERAL CENTER?
Yes,

  • Building 41
    Main Floor

IS THERE A BANKING INSTITUTION ON THE FEDERAL CENTER?
Yes,

  • Denver Federal Center Branch
    Credit Union of Denver
    Building 67 Main Floor
    (303) 234-1700
    9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

IS THERE AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) NEAR THE TRAINING CENTER?
Yes,

  • Building 67
    Main Floor

WHERE ARE THE CAFETERIAS LOCATED ON THE FEDERAL CENTER AND WHAT ARE THEIR HOURS?

The cafeterias located on the Federal Center open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. Cafeterias and snack bars include the following:

  • Building 20 Main floor of building
    Small cafeteria offering hot food, sandwiches, snack items, cold drinks and coffee


  • Building 25 Southeast corner of building
    Small cafeteria offering hot foods, sandwiches, snack items, cold drinks and coffee
    Large lunchroom


  • Building 41 Southwest corner of building
    Small cafeteria offering fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, coffee, cold drinks, candy and snacks
    Large lunchroom

  • Building 53 Northeast corner of building main floor
    Small cafeteria - menu changes daily
    Small convenience store offering, candy and snacks items, cold drinks, coffee
    Small lunchroom with limited seating


  • Building 67 Southeast corner of building main floor
    Large cafeteria offering hot food items (grilled and fried); fresh deli sandwiches, salad bar, fresh bakery items, coffee, cold drinks, candy, snacks, and gift cards
    Large lunchroom

For further information, please contact:

For OED-NTC Course Logistics, Scheduling, etc.:
Gloria Armstrong (303) 445-4660 Ext. 229

For OED-NTC Computer Hardware/Software Issues:
Russel Smith (303) 445-4660 Ext. 221

For OED-NTC Budget/Administrative Issues:
Staci Unruh (303) 445-4660 Ext. 224



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