Information Concerning Evacuations

Campus community members will be advised to evacuate a college building during an emergency or for other safety reasons. The signal to evacuate will normally be given through the use of the fire alarm bells/horn system or verbally during a gas leak or bomb threat emergency.

Since gas is lighter than air, it will rise to the ceiling level of a room and work its way down to the floor. An explosion can be caused if the fire alarm bells/horns, telephone, or appliances in the effected area are used.

WHAT TO DO

When the fire alarm bells/horns sound or you are verbally advised to evacuate a building or area:

• Remain calm, and leave the building and/or area in a safe and orderly manner.  Take all of your personal belongings.  Such as keys, wallets, purses or backpacks as you may not be allowed to return to the buildings. 

• As you are leaving the building:

  • Assist disabled persons or other requiring assistance.

  • Hold on to handrails while on the stairway.

  • DO NOT use elevators, matches, lighters or cell phones.

• Proceed to a safe location away from the danger after leaving the building or area.