In case of a fire or other emergency that requires all occupants to immediately leave a building to ensure their safety, Building Evacuation will be signaled by the internal building alarm.
- Leave the building immediately. Evacuation is REQUIRED when the alarm is sounding, for every individual in the building, whether student, faculty, staff or visitor.
- Do not use elevators during an evacuation.
- Exit in an orderly fashion. Running can lead to falls and injuries.
- Gather at a designated meeting place or at a safe distance from the building, taking care not to block entrances and exits. Emergency personnel will need a clear path into and out of the building.
- Stay together. Assess who is present. Faculty members who were leading classes should gather names of students; supervisors should gather names of staff, residence hall directors should gather names of residents.
- Report the condition and location of any persons unable to leave the building to emergency personnel.
- Wait for the all-clear from emergency personnel before attempting to re-enter the building. If a fire or other incident makes a residence hall unsafe to enter for a significant period of time, students will be taken to a temporary shelter.
SAFETY TIP:
Members of the community should be familiar with exit routes of any buildings you frequent.
Faculty/Staff with Disabilities
