Evacuation Plan for the Helpdesk

In the event of a fire:

1. Alarm/Alert: If you discover a fire, pull the nearest pull station and yell out "fire". If you hear the fire alarm, hang up the phone and exit.
2. Rescue: Only people and only if you are not putting yourself at risk.
3. Contain: Shut doors behind you as you leave.
4. Evacuate: Get out of the building quickly.
5. Regroup: Gather across the roadway by the Schneider entry door for a head count.

Things to keep in mind:

• Stay low to the ground if there is a lot of smoke and low visibility.
• Fire alarm pull stations are usually located next to the stairwells.
• Close all doors behind you in order to contain the fire.
• Keep stairwell doorways closed. If closed, stairways are a safe place to be for 45 - 90 minutes.
• People unable to go down the stairs can safely stay in the stairwell. Firefighters know to look there but should be alerted if possible.

Exit Routes

The closest exit to the Helpdesk is the Clapp main entrance. If this exit is blocked, use the alternate exit routes outlined below. They consist of the stairwell next to Erin's office, and the stairwell parallel to that one on the south end of the building (towards Marge's office). Never take the elevators when there is a fire or fire alarm.

Links for More information:

Letter from Environmental Heath and Safety dept to Wellesley College President regarding Fire Safety

• Erin Foti
• Created on: January 7, 2003
• Expires on: July 1, 2007
• Last Modified: June 21, 2006