Benita Brown Rashaw, Assistant Director
Office of Residence Life
Dorling Joseph, Coordinator
Disabled Student Services
Crisis Prevention Week
January 5‐9, 2009
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
During an emergency, it is very important
that everyone has a clear understanding of
the evacuation plan. In addition, keep in
mind these tips.
EVACUATION TIPS
Adhere to building evacuations immediately. Do not
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assume it is a false alarm.
R i l d f ll f ll h i i f
Remain calm and carefully follow the instructions of
emergency personnel.
Be familiar with the emergency evacuation plan and
exits of the building where you are staying/visiting.
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EVACUATION TIPS
If there is an emergency, move to the closest exit. If
flames or smoke are in that exit, proceed to the nearest
and safest alternative exits.
and safest alternative exits
Only assist others when/if it is safe to do so
Only assist others when/if it is safe to do so.
Once you have exited the building move back at least
Once you have exited the building, move back at least
100 feet from the surrounding area. Follow
instructions from emergency personnel on the
designated safe place.
EVACUATION TIPS
Once you have left your room or common space, only
h l i i f d
return when emergency personnel says it is safe to do
so.
ASSISTING THOSE WITH
ASSISTING THOSE WITH
DISABILITIES
HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS
University employees should hold a sign saying,
“EMERGENCY‐PLEASE FOLLOW ME!”
Lead the individual to the nearest exit to safety.
ASSISTING THOSE WITH
DISABILITIES
MOBILITY IMPAIRED PERSONS
In wheel chairs on non‐ground level floors, proceed to the
nearest enclosed stairwells and wait for the Princess Anne
Fire Department or UMES Public Safety to arrive.
University employee should stay with the disabled person
University employee should stay with the disabled person,
if it does not place him/her in additional danger and
university employee should meet responding fire fighters
to report the location of disabled persons.
to report the location of disabled persons
ASSISTING THOSE WITH
ASSISTING THOSE WITH
DISABILITIES
VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS
University employee should inform individual of the
emergency and lead the individual to nearest exit and
safety.
QUESTIONS
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
Benita Brown Rashaw x6141 bdbrown@umes.edu
Dorling Joseph x6461 djoseph@umes.edu