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Fire

  1. Make sure that the Fire Department (9-911) & Campus Police (745-2727) are contacted.
    1. Give building name.
    2. Give your name.
    3. Follow designated plan for evacuation of building.
    4. Have available lists of residents with special assistance needs for evacuation.
  2. Evacuate from the building using nearest designated exit
    1. Know two ways out.
    2. Use enclosed stairwells, if available.
    3. Continue evacuating even if the alarm stops before you are out of the building; do not gather in the lobbies or entrances.
    4. Completely leave the building; do not gather in the lobbies or entrances.
    5. Go to designated assembly area
  3. Do not return to the building until the all clear is given by the Fire Department.

What to do if you discover a fire

  1. Sound vocal alarm and mechanical alarms
  2. Report a fire to Fire Department—9-911 and Campus Police 2727
  3. Leave building and do not re-enter until all clear is given by the Fire Department.
  4. Trained individuals may use fire extinguishers on incipient fire.