Delzell Education Center Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

Question

• What is my building's evacuation plan?
• What is the severe weather plan for Delzell?

Answer

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locations

• First Floor – Outside Men’s restroom

Evacuation Plan

In the event that the Delzell Education Center must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed.

1. Upon activation of the fire alarm, all persons in Delzell will immediately begin exiting the building through the nearest available exit route. 
2. Prior to leaving the room, any open fires, hot plates, coffee pots, or similar equipment should be turned off. 
3. Electrical equipment that cannot be left unattended for prolonged periods should also be turned off prior to exiting the room.
4. Designated staff from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that the evacuation is in progress or completed. The following staff have been designated for each floor
   • First Floor: 
     • School of Education Dean
     • Office of the Dean Program Assistant and/or Accounting Assistant
     • Center for Student and Professional Services Director
     • Division of Teacher Residency and Education and/or Senior Secretary
   • Second Floor:
     • Division of Counseling & Psychology in Education Chair and/or Senior Secretary
     • Division of Educational Leadership Chair and/or Senior Secretary
     • School of Education Associate Dean
5. All persons within the Delzell Education Center will convene on the lawn east of the ID Weeks Library Building.  This will allow quick assessment for any missing persons and avoid interference with the emergency responders. 
6. In the event of weather conditions where shelter is required, please go inside the Muenster University Center for comfort and safety.

Severe Weather Plan

In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons in Delzell should immediately proceed to the basement of the building using the fastest route available.  In the event that the basement is not available or cannot be reached safely, all persons in Delzell should immediately proceed to the first-floor central hallway away from doors and windows.

Designated staff from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that the evacuation is in progress or has been completed. The following staff have been designated for each floor:

• First Floor: 
  • School of Education Dean
  • Office of the Dean Program Assistant and/or Accounting Assistant
  • Center for Student and Professional Services Director
  • Division of Teacher Residency and Education and/or Senior Secretary
• Second Floor:
  • Division of Counseling & Psychology in Education Chair and/or Senior Secretary
  • Division of Educational Leadership Chair and/or Senior Secretary
  • School of Education Associate Dean