Building Evacuation Procedures
Last Updated: February 17, 2023 10:22:49 AM PST
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Learn how to safely evacuate your building or area in an emergency.
Follow these building evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency:1. Safely stop your work.
- Shut down equipment that could become unstable or present a hazard.
- Gather your personal belongings such as glasses, prescription medication, keys, purse.
2. Leave the building through the nearest door with an EXIT sign.
- Do not use elevators.
- Go to the nearest safe stairway.
- Help those who need special assistance, such as disabled persons and small children.
- Touch closed doors before opening. If the surface is hot, do not open — use another exit route.
- Close, but do not lock, all doors as you leave.
3. Report to your designated assembly area.
- Stay in your designated outdoor assembly area for a head count.
- Report any missing individuals and last known locations to emergency responders.
- Notify emergency responders about sensitive research, operating equipment, animals left in buildings, etc.
4. Wait for instructions from emergency responders.
- Remain outside at your designated assembly area.
- Do not reenter the building until authorized to do so by an appropriate authority (police, fire department, etc.).
Learn about your emergency exit routes now.
- Check the emergency evacuation plan posted in your building.
- Find the outside assembly area for your workgroup.
- Read your department's Emergency Action Plan. Ask your Department Safety Coordinator for help.
- Every department has an Emergency Action Plan with evacuation procedures for clearing all students, faculty, staff, and visitors from the building or facility, including procedures for people with disabilities.