Evacuation
Evacuation will be by stairway from the floor on which the emergency situation has occurred.
All tenants are urged to become familiar with the location of the stairways and their exits. You should use your best judgment when deciding whether or not to evacuate. Unnecessary evacuations crowd corridors and stairs and could prevent emergency crewmen from reaching the site of the emergency.
However, if you are instructed to evacuate by Fire Department personnel or the Management Office:
DO
- Respond quickly, but calmly.
- Go to the designated stairway, keep to the right side of the stairs and use the handrail.
- Clear emergency stairwell doors.
- Assist handicapped personnel.
- Remember, usually only a small area is involved and only two or three floors may need to be evacuated.
- Search office space and restrooms for all personnel.
DON'T
- Use elevators.
- Re-enter area until cleared.
- Block stairwells, vestibules, or doors.
- React in any manner that may cause undue alarm and panic.