Fire
Building occupants are required by law to evacuate a building when the fire alarm sounds. If you hear alarm bells, report to the nearest fire exit and proceed to leave the building. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 200 yards away from the affected building.
In all cases of fire, the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services must be notified immediately at extension 5444 or 5445.
- If there is a fire, activate the nearest red fire-alarm pull box.
- Do not panic.
- Immediately evacuate and close doors.
- Walk quickly to the nearest exit and alert others to do the same.
- Use stairs only. Do not use elevators.
- Stay near the floor where the air is less toxic.
- If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an article of clothing (shirt, coat) outside the window as a marker for rescue crews. If there is no window, stay near the floor where the air is less toxic.
- Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crews of your location.
- Use your cell phone to identify your location to emergency responders.
- Do not return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by the a public safety officer, a police officer or the Fire Department.