South Dakota Union Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

What is my building's evacuation plan?

What is the severe weather plan for South Dakota Union?

Evacuation Plan 

In the event that the South Dakota Union must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed. 

1. Upon activation of the fire alarm, all persons within the South Dakota Union will immediately begin exiting the building through the nearest available exit route.   
   1. Elevators should NOT be used during an evacuation event unless necessary for the evacuation of a disabled/handicapped person. 
   2. Prior to leaving the room, any open fires, hot plates, coffee pots, or similar equipment should be turned off.  Electrical equipment that cannot be left unattended for prolonged periods should also be turned off prior to exiting the room.  
2.   Designated persons from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or completed.  The following persons have been designated for each floor:   
   • Lower level – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
   • First floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
   • Second floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
   • Third floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
   • Fourth floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
3. All persons within the South Dakota Union will convene on the lawn by the Shakespeare Garden.  This will allow quick assessment for any missing persons and avoid interference with the emergency responders.  In the event of weather conditions where shelter is desired, please move away from the South Dakota Union and go inside Lee Med for comfort and safety. 

Severe Weather Plan 

In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons within the South Dakota Union should immediately proceed to the Lower Level of the building using the fastest route available.  In the event that the Lower Level is not available or cannot be reached safely, persons within the South Dakota Union should immediately proceed to the first floor central hallway and close the steel security doors at each end of the central hallway.    

• Designated persons from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or has been completed.  The following persons have been designated for each floor:  
  • Lower level – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
  • First floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
  • Second floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
  • Third floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 
  • Fourth floor – Department Chair and Department Secretary 

If you need further assistance, please contact the Environmental, Health and Safety Office