The following information is provided as general guidelines for your use during an emergency:
Evacuation Exercise: During an evacuation exercise (fire drill) you should go to the nearest stairwell or area of
refuge. Go to an area where you will not impede the flow of the evacuation traffic and wait until the main volume
of traffic has passed. Once the other evacuees have passed, use the emergency communication device in the
stairwell to contact emergency responders and provide your name and location. Remain in your location until the
“all clear” is announced, indicating that the exercise is over. There is no need for you to attempt to evacuate the
building.
Emergency Evacuation: During an emergency evacuation of the building you should go to the nearest stairwell.
Go to an area where you will not impede the flow of the evacuation traffic and wait until the main volume of traffic
has passed. Once the other evacuees have passed, use the emergency communication device in the stairwell to
contact emergency responders. Provide your name and location and be guided by the instructions given by
responders.. Depending on the type and location of the emergency you could be instructed to do one of the
following.
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Remain in your current location
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Move to an area of refuge in a different area in the building
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Attempt to evacuate the building
*If you are directed to move, or make the decision to move, it is important that you keep Security informed of your
progress. They will notify emergency response personnel of your location which will allow them to reach you
quicker.