Fire Evacuation Procedures

I. If you are in the hallway:

1. Leave by the nearest exit.
2. Pull the alarm on the way out.

II. If you are in your room:

1. Put on shoes and grab a towel.
2. Feel door and knob for heat.

   If knob or door is hot

   1. STAY IN ROOM.
   2. Stuff towel or clothing under door to prevent smoke from entering.
   3. Go to window to notify fire fighters that you are in the room. Wait for the fire fighters to affect a rescue.

III. If you can leave your room (knob or door is not hot):

1. Open door cautiously and exit room.
2. Close door behind you.
3. Leave building in a quick but orderly fashion by designated exit. If the exit is blocked by smoke or fire, proceed to alternate exit. Get completely out of the building.
4. Make sure all fire doors are closed behind you.
5. Meet with the rest of the residents of the living unit at a designated meeting place outside of the building. This meeting place will be determined by each living unit at the beginning of each school year.

IV. If fire is in your room:

1. Exit room immediately.
2. Close door behind you.
3. Pull nearest fire alarm.
4. If fire is containable, use nearest fire extinguisher.
5. Call the Danville Fire Department (9-911 or 238-1220).
6. Notify the Department of Public Safety HELP (4357 on campus or 236-4357 off-campus) and your RA whenever there is a fire in the building regardless of whether or not the fire department is called.