Fire Safety

Fire Safety

In case of a fire drill or real fire, students should:

1. Stay calm. 2. Try to dress for weather (time permitting). 3. Open blinds, close window, leave light on. 4. Lock your door. Take your keys. 5. When exiting, check for heat. 6. Exit the building using the nearest stairway and exit. In Lidstrom Hall, DO NOT USE THE

ELEVATOR. 7. Remain outside across the street from the building or at least 150 feet away from the exit until given clearance to return. 8. Do not attempt to re-enter building until fire department allows re-entry.

Please find the following gathering points when exiting your building during a fire alarm:

Gathering Points and Cold Weather Spots

Lidstrom Hall- On the grass across the Lidstrom hall parking lot. Mystic Hall- On the sidewalk located in front of the Law Enforcement Center. Swensen Hall- On the sidewalk across the street, in front of LEA Hall. Werner Hall- Near the benches on main campus across from Schafer Hall. Ritchie Hall – Across the parking lot from Ritchie Hall. Gate City Bank Hall – Across the parking lot from Gate City Bank Hall.

Alternative Buildings for shelter:

Lidstrom Hall- Student Union Mystic Hall- Student Union Swensen Hall- Student Union Werner Hall- Armory Ritchie Hall – Student Union Gate City Bank Hall – Student Union Residence hall staff may check rooms during fire alarms to ensure the safety of all residents.

Failure to leave during a fire alarm will result in a fine or disciplinary action. Alarm pull stations are located throughout the hallways and should be pulled when fires involve a large area or produce a large amount of smoke. Common sense will play a large role in the above information, and you should remember not to put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.