Fire

  • Always evacuate;
    • If the fire alarm sounds
    • If special evacuation announcements are made, and/or
    • Authorized/designated faculty/staff safety coordinators direct you to evacuate.
  • Address any special circumstances that exist within the room/area you are evacuating prior to departure (securing/capping hazardous chemicals, switching off machinery, etc.).
  • Address any special circumstances that exist within the room/area you are evacuating prior to departure (securing/capping hazardous chemicals, switching off machinery, etc.).
  • Close office/classroom doors upon departure.
  • While exiting the building be aware and communicate the evacuation to anyone identified during departure not following plan’s protocol.
  • Do not use elevators during an evacuation.
  • Use designated corridors and fire exit stairs that lead to the ground level.
  • Aid people not physically able to evacuate via the stairs by assisting them to the nearest enclosed stairwell; immediately notify èßäÊÓƵapp PD at 214-768-3333 and provide thefollowing :
    • Name
    • Specific location
    • Individual details (gender, approximate weight, restrictions (wheelchair, crutches, etc.)
  • Exit the building in an orderly manner and move to the building's designated Evacuation Assembly Points. Instruct students/visitors to do the same.
  • Follow instructions of emergency response personnel and Building Emergency Coordinators.
  • Bring any and all means to account for those who were occupying the building as well as the means to document who has assembled.
  • Do not leave the area prior to being accounted for unless the type of emergency that exist requires immediate relocation from the area in question. Upon reaching safety make contact with university representatives (department heads/, instructors, etc.) to account for your well-being and location.
  • Be prepared to account for individuals within your department/class.
  • Do not re-enter the building until an “All Clear” announcement is given by emergency response personnel or identifiable Building Emergency Coordinators.