Native American Cultural Center Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

Question

• What is my building's evacuation plan?
• What is the severe weather plan for the Native American Cultural Center?

Answer

Evacuation Plan

In the event that the Native American Center Building must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed.

1. Upon activation of the fire alarm, all persons within the Native American Cultural Center will immediately begin exiting the building through the nearest available exit route. 
   1. Prior to leaving the room, any open fires, hot plates, coffee pots, or kitchen equipment should be turned off. 
   2. Electrical equipment that cannot be left unattended for prolonged periods should also be turned off prior to exiting the room. 
2. Designated staff from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or completed.  The following staff have been designated from each floor:
   • Lower Level – Not In Permanent Use
   • First Floor    – Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, Director and/or Brooke Jackson, Graduate Assistant
3. All persons within the Native American Cultural Center will convene on the lawn between the National Music Museum and Slagle Hall.  This will allow quick assessment for any missing persons and avoid interference with the emergency responders. 
4. In the event of weather conditions where shelter is desired, please move away from the Native American Cultural Center and go inside either Slagle Hall or the National Music Museum for comfort and safety.

Severe Weather Plan

In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons within the Native American Center Cultural Center 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 Native American Cultural Center should immediately proceed to any windowless rooms and close the doors.  

1. Designated staff from each floor will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or has been completed.  The following staff have been designated:
   • Lower Level – Not In Permanent Use
   • First Floor    – Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, Director and/or Brooke Jackson, Graduate Assistant

Note: The attached plan can also be downloaded.