Sanford Coyotes Sports Center Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

Question

• What is my building's evacuation plan?
• What is the severe weather plan for the Sanford Coyotes Sports Center

Answer

Evacuation Plan

In the event that the Sanford Coyote Sports Center (SCSC) must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed.

1. Upon activation of the fire alarm, all persons within the SCSC 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. 
   3. 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 staff have been designated:
   • Main Arena/North Corridor – Arena Operations Manager
   • West Practice Courts – Athletics Facility Worker
   • Weight Room – Coach, Strength and Conditioning
   • Administrative Offices –  Asst. Athletic Director, Administration
   • KSS –  Division Chair, KSM
   • Upper Concourse – Sr. Associate AD, Operations
3. All persons within the SCSC will convene on the lawn south of the SCSC.  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 SCSC and go inside the North end of the Dakota Dome for comfort and safety.

Severe Weather Plan

In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons within the SCSC should immediately proceed to any centrally located windowless rooms on the First Floor of the building using the fastest route available.  In the event that the First Floor is not available or cannot be reached safely, persons within the SCSC should immediately proceed to any windowless rooms.

• Designated staff from each area will quickly survey the area to assure that evacuation is in progress or has been completed.  The following staff have been designated: 
  • Main Arena/North Corridor – Arena Operations Manager
  • West Practice Courts – Athletics Facility Worker
  • Weight Room – Coach, Strength and Conditioning
  • Administrative Offices –  Asst. Athletic Director, Administration
  • KSS –  Division Chair, KSM
  • Upper Concourse – Sr. Associate AD, Operations

Note: The attached plan can also be downloaded.