BUILDING/CAMPUS EVACUATION

ON-CAMPUS EMERGENCY Ext. #5555
OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY #911 (dial 9 first if using an on-campus       phone)
HEALTH SERVICES Ext. #7329

EVACUATION

General

Note: Do not panic! When the building fire alarm is sounded, always assume an emergency exists. Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit, closing doors and windows on the way out. Alert others to do the same. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO EXIT THE BUILDING (in most cases a person will be designated with this responsibility).
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

Academic & Administrative Buildings Evacuation:

1. When the alarm is sounded, IMMEDIATELY report to the designated assembly area (See section: Evacuation Assembly areas). As occupants exit the building and report to the designated assembly area, conduct a roll call, ensuring that all individuals, for whom you are responsible, are accounted for.
2. Report to a Campus Police Officer with the names of any individuals who are unaccounted for. Campus Police (or emergency personnel) will evaluate the risks of re-entering the building to look for those individuals.
3. Building Coordinators will coordinate Emergency Response and Recovery Planning efforts for the respective building assignments. A Building Coordinator will be available at all times the building is occupied.

Campus Evacuation:

1. Campus Police will announce the evacuation of all or part of the campus grounds (see College Notification System Section).
2. All persons (student, faculty, staff) are to immediately vacate the campus area in question and relocate to another part of the campus grounds or area off campus as directed.
3. Campus Evacuation will be coordinated with the Worcester Police Department and Worcester Emergency Management Office.
4. Every effort will be made to give advance notice of evacuation.

Resident Halls Evacuation:

1. Upon hearing the alarm, IMMEDIATELY exit the building and report to the designated assembly area, closing all doors and windows on the way out. Lock your door, and take your keys with you.
2. Report to the Resident Directors/Resident Assistants who will be taking roll call.
3. Report to the Resident Directors/Resident Assistants the whereabouts of residents who have not answered the roll call, and are known (or presumed) to be elsewhere (Class, off campus, etc.) Campus Police (or emergency personnel) will evaluate the risks of re-entering the building to look for those individuals.
4. Report any pertinent information (smoke, flames, smells, injuries etc.) to a Campus Police Officer.
5. Stay calm and do not interfere with emergency responders.
6. DO NOT attempt to re-enter the building, for any reason, until Campus Police sounds the "All Clear".