If you discover a fire:
- Activate the fire alarm by using a manual pull station.
- If you are trained to use a portable fire extinguisher and are confident you can extinguish the fire, do so.
- Make sure that individuals around you are aware of the evacuation.
- Assist persons who are in need of direction or aid.
- Leave quickly in an orderly manner using the nearest emergency exit.
- Do not use elevators during an emergency evacuation.
- If you are unable to exit the building, proceed to the nearest Area of Assistance and emergency response personnel will provide assistance as necessary. Call the University Police by dialing 9-1-1 and provide your name, contact information, and your location.
- Close doors as you exit the building.
- Once outside the building, go to a Designated Assembly Area and wait for further information.
- Follow instructions from emergency response personnel and university officials.
- Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by University Police, emergency response personnel, or university official.
If you hear a fire alarm:
- Remain calm.
- Make sure that individuals around you are aware of the evacuation.
- Assist persons who are in need of direction or aid.
- Leave quickly in an orderly manner using the nearest emergency exit.
- Do not use elevators during an emergency evacuation.
- If you are unable to exit the building, proceed to the nearest Area of Assistance and emergency response personnel will provide assistance as necessary. Call the University Police by dialing 9-1-1 and provide your name, contact information, and your location.
- Close doors as you exit the building.
- Once outside the building, go to the Designated Assembly Area and wait for further information.
- Follow instructions from emergency response personnel and university officials.
- Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by University Police, emergency response personnel, or university official.
For further information about emergency evacuations please see the Emergency Evacuation Guide.