Comprehensive Safety Quick Reference Guide, Daytona Beach, Fl, Prescott, AZ, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Campus Evacuation Quick Reference

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GENERAL EVACUATION

In the event of a fire or other event (e.g. chemical spill) requiring evacuation:

Pull a fire alarm and leave the building. Alert others to the nature and location of emergency on your way out. Remain calm and do not panic, proceed calmly to the exterior, and never push others. If the exit is blocked or crowded, use a secondary exit.
If time permits, shut down any hazardous equipment or processes.
Evacuate the building using stairs and closest exit. Do not use elevator during fires.
From a safe location and distance, dial 911 and call Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3739 in Prescott with information about the emergency and its location.
Note: Campus Safety & Security may receive an electronic alarm signal showing location of incident.
Once evacuated, move away from the building a minimum of 100 yards and go to your designated meeting location. Ensure you are accounted for by your Supervisor, Resident Advisor, or Faculty. Follow directions of fire, police, and Campus Safety & Security. Advise responding emergency personnel if anyone requires medical treatment. Expanded evacuation may be required depending on the hazards present.
For individuals with disabilities, try to assist them (see section below), or call Campus Safety & Security at 386-226-7233 (SAFE) in Daytona or 928-777-3739 in Prescott for help.
The individual that pulled the alarm and persons with information regarding stranded occupants or emergency details must notify responding emergency personnel.
Do not reenter the building until the alarm stops and you are authorized by emergency command personnel.
If you observe staff or students not taking an alarm seriously, please encourage them to do so. It may save their life and will reduce the risks to responding emergency personnel.
Be familiar with all exit locations of buildings you frequent prior to an emergency.
Never ignore an evacuation alarm. To do so puts you and responding emergency personnel in extreme danger. It is your responsibility to evacuate.

Emergency Procedure for Persons Needing Assistance to Evacuate includes the following:

If you are on a building floor WITHOUT exit doorways directly to the outside, and you hear a fire alarm, or are informed of fire or other emergency situation:
1. Go to a safe area immediately and close the door. Safe areas should have a closable door and may include:
  1. Emergency Stairwell Landings (Generally exit stairwells are enclosed with fire protective materials). Landings are the preferred location because they provide quicker response and access for emergency personnel.
  2. Rooms with windows to the outside and equipped with a telephone.
2. Inform or ask someone, a building occupant or manager in particular, to alert the first arriving emergency responders of your presence and location.
3. If possible, call 911 to ensure rescue personnel are notified of your location and:
  1. Request "IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO EVACUATE," especially if threatened by smoke or toxic fumes
  2. Provide the dispatcher with your exact location, building name, floor and room number
  3. Give phone number you are calling from
  4. Remain by the phone. Police have radio contact with officers at the scene and will keep you informed of the situation
If unable to communicate or call from a safe area, get in front of a window and signal emergency responders from the window to alert them of your presence. Use towel or other means to draw attention to your location. Try to seal any cracks, vents, etc. where smoke might enter. Follow other applicable Fire procedures.
If you are on a ground floor (main floor) with exit doors, leave the building by normal means.