Discovering a Fire:
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Remain calm; close the door
to isolate the fire if safe to do so.
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Pull the manual fire alarm to start the evacuation
and call 911.
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Use a fire extinguisher on a small, confined fire
if you have been properly trained and it is safe to do
so.
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Report any person trapped, injured or unaccounted
for to 911, the University Police or the Hays Fire Department.
- Exit the building
When an Alarm Sounds:
- Upon hearing an alarm, evacuate the building in an orderly fashion.
If possible, close all interior doors and turn off the lights
behind you. Do not lock the door.
- Move to the closest exit and proceed down the exit stairwell in
a safe and orderly manner. Do not use the elevators!
Emergency exits are conspicuously marked with an illuminated sign.
- Residential Life staff should assist students and visitors in a
prompt and orderly evacuation to a safe area at least 200 feet from
the building and report any missing or trapped person to 911.
- Remain at least two hundred (200) feet outside of the building
in the safe area and await further instructions from the University
Police personnel or the Hays Fire Department. In the event of inclement
weather or a prolonged evacuation, the Director of Residential Life
or designee should make arrangements for the temporary sheltering
of displaced residents in a nearby Residential Life building or other
available University building.
- Do not go back into the building for any reason
until directed to do so by Emergency Personnel. If you have a problem
or concern
notify University Police or 911.
Evacuation Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities
- Persons using wheelchairs:
If you are on a ground floor, you may not need assistance exiting
the building. Proceed to a safe area 200 feet from the building
and wait for instructions on when the building may safely be reentered.
If you are located in a multi-level building, exit to the nearest
designated evacuation point. (Designated evacuation points
will be discussed at resident hall meetings to inform residents
of the
locations and evacuation routes.) Ask for assistance. Contact 911
or have someone notify the University Police or Fire Department
as to where you are located in the building.
- Persons with mobility impairments:
These individuals may use crutches, canes or walkers. Ask
for assistance. If you are unable to use the stairs, follow the procedure
for persons using wheelchairs (above).
- Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing:
Buildings are equipped with visual fire alarm systems.
Be familiar with the evacuation route in your building before
an incident
occurs. Ask for assistance by writing a note or using hand gestures. (Evacuation routes will be discussed at residence hall meetings
to inform residents of the evacuation routes.)
- Persons who are blind or visually impaired:
Buildings are equipped with audible fire alarm systems. Ask
for assistance evacuating and let the person know how to assist you.
If you have a guide dog, instruct the person on how to assist you.
Designated Evacuation Points within Residential
Life
- Wiest Hall - North elevator lobby
on each floor
- McMindes Hall - Central elevator lobby on
each floor
- Agnew Hall - Service desk lobby on main floor
- Custer Hall - Lobby or corridor areas adjacent
to elevator
- Stadium Place Apartments - No designated evacuation
points
- Wooster Place Apartments - No designated evacuation
points
Mandated Supervised Fire
Drills for Residential Life Residential hall fire safety will be discussed
at New Student Orientation in August
of each
year.
Additionally,
the University will conduct supervised fire drills
for each of the residence halls during the month of September
each
year. A team consisting of members from the University
Police Department, Hays Fire Department, and Student Affairs
Administration will supervise and critique the drills. The exact
date
and
time of the drills will be decided by members of
the supervision team. Results of the critique will be discussed
with Student
Affairs Staff and the University Crisis Committee
and any
changes in processes or procedures will be decided
at that time.
Portable Electrical Appliances, Smoking &
Open Flames
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All residence halls are smoke free. Smoking is permitted
outside the building. Use of incense and/or open flames
in the residence halls is prohibited. Candle warmers are
permitted and
encouraged.
- Cooking:
The residence halls are not equipped with the kind of wiring,
plumbing or ventilation systems which permit cooking in student rooms.
Each hall has a kitchenette area that residents may use for cooking.
Residents are expected to clean up after themselves.
- Microwave Ovens:
Each floor is equipped with a common microwave oven for residents
to use. Only microwave-safe dishes and utensils may be utilized
and food is not to be left unattended. Failure to follow appropriate
cooking methods may result in excessive heat/smoke production which
will trigger the hall fire alarm system. Intentional disregard
of cooking methods or failure to adhere to reasonable safety procedures
which results in fire safety system activation will result in disciplinary
action for a fire safety violation.
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