University of Connecticut-Stamford Campus Safety Orientation

Evacuation procedures Whenever the fire alarm system is activated or another form of alert requires evacuation, all persons in the building shall immediately proceed to the nearest fire exit stairway and leave the building Do not re-enter the building until it has been determined that it is safe and are notified by UConn Police Stay clear of first responders

Evacuation procedures Take ALL your personal belongings including books and backpacks, handbags, and all other items. Depending on the severity of the incident it could be hours or days before you’re allowed back in the building

Evacuation procedures cont’d If the fire alarm goes off or you’re ordered to evacuate by Campus Police, exit through any of the 4 fire-proof stairwells in the corners of the building If during regular campus business hours (8:30a – 4:30p), staff are asked to check their immediate work area and restrooms near your work area for persons remaining in these areas If after regular campus business hours, and safety permitting, students and faculty are asked to check these areas

Evacuation procedures cont’d If physically able, assist persons with disabilities who are unable to use the fire exit stairs to the landing inside the nearest fire exit stairwell Remember what stairwell and floor they are on; signs are posted inside the stairwells Proceed to the nearest building exit and notify the responding emergency service personnel of the location of the disabled person 

Evacuation procedures cont’d The rally or assembly point for all evacuations is St. Andrews Church at 1231 Washington Blvd, 2 buildings north on either Washington Blvd or Franklin Street

Evacuation procedures cont’d Do not use elevators or any stairwell that leads to the main concourse as they aren’t safe in the event of a fire Stairwell to the Fitness Center Elevators 2nd floor to the 1st, middle of bldg 2nd floor to the 1st, near Art Gallery ALL OF THESE EVACUATION ROUTES ARE UNSAFE!!!

Evacuation procedures cont’d Stairwell A is on the west side of the building. Exit onto Washington Blvd and walk north to the St. Andrews Church parking lot and playground to await further instructions

Evacuation procedures cont’d Stairwell B is on the west side of the building. Exit onto Washington Blvd and walk north to the St. Andrews Church parking lot and playground to await further instructions

Evacuation procedures cont’d Stairwell C is on the east side of the building. Exit onto Franklin Street and walk north to the St. Andrews Church parking lot and playground to await further instructions. Turn left on sidewalk. Church cemetery behind trees

Evacuation procedures cont’d Stairwell D is on the east side of the building. Exit onto Franklin Street and walk north to the St. Andrews Church parking lot and playground to await further instructions. Turn left on sidewalk.