ID Weeks Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

• What is my building's evacuation plan?
• What is the severe weather plan for I.D.Weeks?

Evacuation Plan

In the event that I.D. Weeks Building must be evacuated, for fire alarm or mechanical failure the following procedures shall be followed.

1. Upon activation of the fire alarm system, all persons must immediately exit the building through the nearest available route. 
   1. The elevator 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 energized equipment that cannot be left unattended for prolonged periods should be turned off prior to exiting the room.  Close doors to offices and work areas to aid in isolating the spread of fire and smoke.
   3. PERSONAL SAFETY OF ALL BUILDING OCCUPANTS MUST TAKE PRIORITY OVER ALL OTHER CONSIDERATIONS. Once emergency personnel arrive on the scene, DO NOT RE-ENTER the library building until they have given permission to do so, even if the alarm has stopped.
2. All personnel within the I.D. Weeks Building will convene on the lawn to the west of the Delzell Education Center.  In conditions where shelter is needed, proceed to the MUC for comfort and safety.
3. Each employee should check-in with their supervisor upon leaving the building.

Severe Weather Plan

1. In the event of severe weather alerts such as a tornado, persons within the I.D. Weeks Building should immediately proceed to interior, windowless stairwells or rooms on the first or second floors.  The main, central stairway is not an interior stairwell and is not a safe place during a storm. 

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