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.