Evacuation
There are multiple reasons why you have to evacuate such as a fire or other life safety hazard.
- Participate in all emergency drills - take them seriously and treat every alarm as if it is a true emergency.
- You will be instructed to evacuate your building (e.g., by the fire alarm, first responders, or residence hall staff).
- Stay calm during an evacuation and gather belongings only if it is safe to do so.
- Evacuate using the nearest emergency exit, closing any doors behind you.
- Encourage others to evacuate and go directly to the designated assembly point. This is a gathering space away from the building.
- Be sure to keep all fire lanes clear for emergency responders.
- Follow directions from emergency personnel and only re-enter when instructed.
REMEMBER: Do NOT use the elevators during a fire evacuation.
DID YOU KNOW:
The leading causes of house fires are cooking, heating, and electrical issues. Having working smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a fire by 55%. Be awake to evacuate!