Department Committee Policy Resources MSDS Office Safety Lab Safety Construction Safety Severe Weather Disaster Safety		Evacuation Remain calm. Use stairs and not elevators. Pay close attention to your surroundings as you exit. Incidents such as FIRE or HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASES may require that alternate exit paths be selected. Once outside, stay clear of the building and entryways to facilitate responder access to the emergency. Do not re-enter the affected area until instructed to do so by Protective Services, your Building Safety Representative (identified by a fluorescent vest) or emergency responders. DO NOT TAKE IT UPON YOURSELF TO TURN OFF AN ALARM OR TO INSTRUCT OTHERS TO RE-ENTER. This can only be done by emergency personnel. If possible to do so safely and if desired on their part, assist wheelchair users to a safe (furthest from the hazard) stairwell and inform responding emergency personnel of their location. When appropriate, follow the posted emergency evacuation procedures. Fire department personnel are trained in safe methods of evacuating wheelchair users. Do not use an elevator for evacuation needs. If possible to do so immediately and safely upon an alarm or evacuation request, grab your purse/wallet and car keys. Information regarding expected incident duration will be delivered by Protective Services or your Building Safety Representative. Information regarding major incident evacuation will be broadcast through local media. Information regarding expected incident duration will be delivered by Protective Services or your Building Safety Representative. Information regarding major incident evacuation will be broadcast through local media. (local radio stations listed below) If you observe staff or students not taking an alarm or evacuation request seriously, please encourage them to do so. It may save their life and will reduce the risks to responding emergency personnel. Local Radio Stations WSPT 97.9 FM WSPT 1010 AM WWSP 89.9 FM WYTE 96.7 FM contacts | accidents | violence| power failure | hazardous material | bomb threat | severe weather | fire | medical | personal crisis | other hazards | evacuation | building safety guide home