Safety and Security

Emergency Procedures

This plan is for use in case of a major incident such as fire, bomb threat, or medical emergency.

DO NOT PANIC! REMAIN CALM! THINK!

If you discover a fire:

Rescue – Get everyone out of fire area/room.
Confine – Close all doors as you exit. Close windows if possible.
Alert – Pull manual alarm to alert others.
Alarm – Call 911 from a safe area.
Evacuate – Proceed to nearest safe exit.

If you hear a fire alarm:
Confine – Close all doors and windows in room.
Evacuate – Go to the nearest safe exit.

If someone requires help (cannot walk, see or hear):

Ensure that they are responding.
Assist them to an area of refuge.
Be sure to inform fire crews as to the location of residents or employees who require help to evacuate.

Important Notes:

Dial 911 giving name, address, telephone number, and location of fire and if there are fire victims!
Do not prop hallway doors open.
Know where all exits are.
Do not attempt to extinguish the fire, unless manual alarm has been sounded first.
Confine! Isolate! Keep fire and smoke from spreading.