Question
What is my building's evacuation plan?
What is the severe weather plan for Burr House?
Answer
Evacuation Plan
In the event that Burr House must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed.
- Upon activation of the fire alarm, all persons within the Burr House will immediately begin exiting the building through the nearest available exit route.
- 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.
- 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:
- Lower Level – Vacant
- First Floor – Ashlin Schoenfelder & Center for Career Design Graduate Assistant
- Second Floor – Vacant
- All persons within the Burr house will convene on the lawn to the east or back side of the building. 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 Burr House and go inside the Continuing Education Center.
Severe Weather Plan
In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons within the building should immediately proceed to the Lower Level of the building using the fastest route available. If safer shelter is desired and time allows, persons should proceed to the basement of the Fine Arts Building.
- 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 – Vacant
- First Floor – Ashlin Schoenfelder & Center for Career Design Graduate Assistant
- Second Floor – Vacant
Note: The attached plan can also be downloaded.