Quickly move to the outside of the building using the nearest door marked with an “EXIT” sign.
Close and secure all doors and windows as you leave.
Take your keys, ID, etc., with you, in case you can't return to your building and must go home.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. Proceed to the nearest safe stairway.
Be certain all persons in the area are evacuated immediately. Keep a list of all laboratory personnel near the exit of the lab/office that can easily be accessed and taken out of the building during an emergency. Use this list as a checklist to ensure all persons are out of the building. Advise emergency response personnel of any missing individuals.
Help those who need special assistance (disabled, small children, etc.).
Report immediately to the designated gathering area located near your building (please refer to the map).
Wait for instructions from emergency response personnel. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING!
Fire Procedures
In Case of a Small Fire:
Grab the nearest fire extinguisher.
Make sure you have an unobstructed exit available to you.
Pull the finger pin located in the extinguisher’s handle.
Aim the nozzle at the BASE of the fire.
Squeeze the handles, passing the nozzle back and forth until the fire is out.
In Case of a Large Fire:
DO NOT STAY IN THE AREA. DO NOT TRY TO USE AN EXTINGUISHER.
Immediately evacuate the building. Using the stairs (NOT THE ELEVATOR), move quickly to the designated gathering area.
If not already done, pull the fire alarm located closest to you.
Remain outside, upwind from any smoke until the fire department personnel have arrived, contained the fire, and turned off the alarm.
Building occupants may only re-enter the building after the emergency response personnel have given clearance.
Earthquake Procedures (during heavy shaking)
Quickly take cover under a desk/table or crouch in a corner away from large surfaces.
Expect at least 30 seconds of strong shaking.
After the shaking has subsided, quickly evacuate the building, using the stairs (not the elevator), to the designated gathering area (see map).
Personnel will not be allowed to return to their work area until the building has been inspected structurally.
