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For years schools have been practicing evacuation drills and fire
drills. They have been very successful with getting students and
teachers out of their buildings quickly and safely. Businesses looking
to develop an evacuation plan can receive assistance from the fire
department.
Please call the fire prevention bureau to schedule an appointment. We
will work with you to help you plan an evacuation route for your
building.
Some key items to be considered for your evacuation plan
- Evacuate the building immediately according to your evacuation route.
- Stop what you are doing and walk, do not run, to the primary or
alternate stairwell. Close all doors behind you.
- Use the stairs. Do not use the elevators. If the power fails, you may
become trapped in the elevator. During fire alarms, elevators are taken out
of service and returned to the ground floor.
- Once evacuated, proceed to your designated gathering area.
- Report to your supervisor for a headcount. Visitors must report to the
receptionist for headcount.
- Do not re-enter the building until the all clear announcement is given
by the emergency coordinator.
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