If You Hear the Fire Alarm Sound
Be aware that whenever the fire alarm sounds it may signal a very real emergency situation.
Listen for instructions from:
- Professors
- Fire Wardens
- Security & Public Safety Officers
- Fire Safety Director (via public address announcements)
Remain calm and proceed to evacuate the area in an orderly manner. Do not rush, push or panic. Rely on planning and knowledge.
Assist disabled persons to evacuate the area. Be particularly aware of persons with sight or hearing disabilities.
Do not go back to retrieve belongings.
If there is smoke, stay low, it will be easier to breathe.
Use the stairways indicated by emergency personnel. NEVER USE AN ELEVATOR TO EVACUATE UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Before opening any door, touch the door with the back of your hand. Do not open a door that is warm or hot.
Close doors behind you to prevent fire spread, but make sure that you can reopen them if you need to retreat.
If trapped, open windows at the top to let heat and smoke out, open at the bottom to breathe.
