General Safety Program: Evacuation Plan

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General Safety Program
Evacuation Plan

1. In buildings with fire alarm systems: In case of fire or situations requiring evacuation--pull alarm--this notifies Police and Security and the Madison Fire Department. Then, if time allows, call Police & Security at 911 with details. Evacuate promptly whenever alarm sounds.

In buildings without fire alarms:

Call 911 and give address and/or building name, your name and - if there's time - details of the fire. Evacuate promptly.

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

DIAL 911

2. When evacuating, use stairways, never elevators as these do not function normally in the event of a fire.

Close doors and windows of rooms as you leave. This will isolate and contain the fire.Doors need not be locked; lights can be left on.
If a stairway contains smoke or fumes use an alternate stairway exit.

3. Be familiar with the location of all exits and fire extinguishers.

4. After evacuating building, move more than 100 feet away from the building to allow room for others to get out, for fire fighters to get in and to avoid smoke, fire and debris.

5. Wait until the Madison Fire Department incident commander gives permission to re-enter the building.

6. Evacuation drills will be conducted annually.

**If you need copies of the Evacuation Plan for posting in your building contact Jeff Schiller.

Emergency Evacuation for People with Disabilities

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