Building Evacuation Procedures

RESIDENTIAL HALLS

Housefellow Responsibilities and Procedures:  

1. When the alarm is sounded, immediately report to the designated assembly area with a copy of the dorm resident list.
2. As the students exit the building and report to the designated assembly area, conduct a roll call, using the dorm resident list.
3. Report to a Campus Safety Officer with the names and room numbers of any residents who are unaccounted for, or are known (or presumed) to be elsewhere. Campus Safety will attempt to contact these individuals. (Note: Only properly equipped emergency responders from the New London Fire Department will enter any evacuated building, until the all clear is sounded.)
4. Instruct residents to remain outside until Campus Safety sounds the “All Clear.” Ensure that residents stay clear of emergency equipment and vehicles. In case of inclement weather, Campus Safety will direct residents to another building to wait for the all clear.

Dormitory Resident Responsibilities and Procedures:

1. Upon the hearing the alarm, immediately exit the building and report to the designated assembly area.
2. DO NOT use the elevator, as it may shut down, trapping occupants inside.
3. Assist handicapped individuals from the building.  If the handicapped individual is confined to a wheelchair and is on an upper floor, escort them to the stairwell "area of refuge," to await assistance from the Fire Department.
4. Report to the Housefellow who will be taking roll.
5. Report to the Housefellow, the whereabouts of residents who have not answered the roll call, and are known (or presumed) to be elsewhere (Class, off campus, etc.)
6. Report any pertinent information (Smoke, flames, smells, etc.) to a Campus Safety Officer.
7. Stay calm, and do not interfere with emergency responders.
8. Follow all instructions from Campus Safety, or off-campus (Fire or police) authorities.
9. DO NOT attempt to reenter the building for any reason, until the “All Clear” is sounded.

ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS

Faculty and Supervisor Responsibilities and Procedures:

1. When the alarm is sounded, dismiss students and/or employees, and instruct them to immediately report to the designated assembly area for the building.
2. Assist handicapped individuals from the building.  If the handicapped individual is confined to a wheelchair, and is on an upper floor, escort them to the stairwell "area of refuge" to await assistance from the Fire Department.
3. Once the building is evacuated, ensure that those students or employees for whom they are responsible are accounted for.
4. Report to a Campus Safety Officer with the names of any individual who is unaccounted for. (Note: Only properly equipped emergency responders from the New London Fire Department will enter any evacuated building, until the all clear is sounded.)
5. Instruct students and staff to remain outside the building until Campus Safety sounds the “All Clear.” Ensure that residents stay clear of emergency equipment and vehicles. In case of inclement weather, Campus Safety will direct evacuees to another building, to wait for the all clear.

Employee and Student Responsibilities and Procedures:  

1. Upon the hearing the alarm, immediately exit the building and report to the designated assembly area.
2. Report to your supervisor or instructor, who will be taking roll.
3. Report to the supervisor or instructor, the whereabouts of anyone who have not answered the roll, and are known (or presumed) to be elsewhere.
4. Report any pertinent information (Smoke, flames, smells, etc.) to a Campus Safety Officer.
5. Stay calm, and do not interfere with emergency responders.
6. Follow all instructions from Campus Safety, or off-campus (Fire or police) authorities.
7. DO NOT attempt to reenter the building for any reason, until the “All Clear” is sounded.

Last Modified: Thursday, October 08, 2009 15:25