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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Building Evacuation Protocol

Continuous sounding of the fire alarm speakers and the flashing of the fire alarm strobe lights located on your floor shall be the signal for immediate evacuation from the building.

  1. Evacuate the building immediately according to your evacuation route.

  2. Stop what you are doing and walk, do not run, to the primary or alternate stairwell. Close all doors behind you.

  3. Use the stairs. Do not use the elevators. If the power fails, you may become trapped in the elevator. During fire alarms, elevators are taken out of service and returned to the ground floor.

  4. Once evacuated, proceed to your designated gathering area.

  5. Report to your supervisor for a headcount. Visitors must report to the receptionist for headcount.

  6. Do not re-enter the building until the all clear announcement is given by the emergency coordinator.

  7. Fire wardens will assist in the evacuation process, and:
    1. Ensure work areas are evacuated and doors are closed, not locked.
    2. Ensure rest rooms are evacuated.
    3. Coordinate assistance for injured or incapacitated personnel.
    4. Report to the emergency coordinator on evacuation status* and employees requiring assistance.

    * Fire wardens will confirm evacuation status with supervisors or section managers.


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