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Evacuation ProceduresBuilding Emergency TeamsEach University building should have a Building Emergency Team to assist in evacuations. One or more alternates and several team members assist your senior building coordinator. Their job is to clear the facility and perform other important evacuation-related tasks. It is imperative that you cooperate fully with any BET member if asked. Building Assembly PointsAn emergency assembly area is designated for every University building. Going to this place helps account for missing persons or those who may need rescue, keeps walks and drives clear for emergency vehicles and facilitates communication to occupants. Who is my Senior Building Coordinator? Where is my Building Assembly Point?To find out, go to the UPD Web page . Click on the Emergency Preparedness button and then go to either the Building Emergency Teams or Building Assembly Points pages. Activating an Emergency Fire AlarmIf you believe there is an urgent need to alert others about a fire or other lifethreatening situation that requires evacuation, pull any wall fire alarm station. Immediately go to a campus telephone or blue light telephone in a safe location and call 911 to confirm that the alarm has been received. You will also be able to provide the University Police Department public safety dispatcher with important information he or she requires. A fire alarm is the signal for evacuation for all emergencies. You must evacuate. You may be verbally directed to evacuate by a UPD officer or Building Emergency Team (BET) member, also. If you do not cooperate with authorized evacuation personnel you may be subject to University disciplinary procedures. When your building alarm is silenced or a UPD officer or BET member instructs you that it is safe to do so, you may return to your building. When EvacuatingTake all essential items with you anytime you evacuate. This includes purses, keys, and glasses. You may not be permitted to return to your office, classroom or lab. Do not use elevators. Stairwells provide a safe haven in fire. Never wedge or block open a fire door. Do not reenter a building unless the emergency (fire) alarm is silenced or authorized university personnel (e.g. UPD officers or BET members) tell you that it is safe. Every University employee must check in with his or her supervisor for more information. Employees are expected to remain at the university until they check in with their supervisor and receive authorization to leave. When Assisting Persons with Disabilities in an Evacuation
Visually ImpairedDescribe the nature of the emergency and offer to guide the person through the nearest emergency exit to the Building Assembly Point or safety. Have the person take your arm at the elbow and walk with you – be sure to warn of any obstacles (e. g. stairs, overhanging objects, narrow passageways). When you reach safety, orient the person to their location and ask if further assistance is needed. Hearing ImpairedMost University buildings are equipped with both high intensity loudspeakers and flashing strobe lights. However, the hard of hearing still may not perceive that there is an emergency. Communicate by writing a note or simple hand gestures. Mobility Impaired (Using Canes, Crutches or Walkers)Ask the person what assistance he or she prefers. Stair evacuation chairs are located in most multi-story University buildings. Do not use an evacuation chair unless you are trained -- improper use can result in injuries to both those assisting and those being assisted. Contact the senior building coordinator immediately for assistance. Use evacuation chairs only for lifethreatening emergency situations. Mobility Impaired (Wheelchairs)If a wheelchair cannot be moved with its occupant (e.g. a motorized chair with heavy batteries) move the individual to a safe location where he or she will be as comfortable as possible until mobility is restored. Automobiles make excellent temporary havens. Be sure there is shelter and adequate back support). Never lift a wheelchair by its armrests – always ask the person how to proceed before attempting any move. CasualtiesDo not move injured persons unless there is an immediate threat to their lives -- then only to nearest ground level exit/stairway. Give immediate first aid. Make certain your senior building coordinator/team member knows the location of any disabled or injured persons. |
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