Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to provide for the safe and orderly evacuation of personnel and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. This plan contains procedures on how to report an emergency, what to do and who will assist you. The procedures outlined in this plan are to be followed unless otherwise directed by police or fire department officials. In order to establish a safe and orderly plan of evacuation, employees should become familiar with the building emergency equipment and this emergency plan.
Statement of Policy
This plan has been developed with the knowledge that there is no such thing as a “fire-proof” building and that education, preparation and rehearsal are essential to a successful emergency evacuation plan.
Evacuation Procedures
If an individual smells smoke or sees a fire, a pull station box must be pulled. If there is time, ensure that the Fire Department is alerted by calling “911”*. Then, call the Property Management Office at 770-232-6080. Evacuation procedures shall begin upon hearing a fire alarm or as otherwise instructed by emergency personnel (i.e., Fire Wardens, Property Management or Fire Department officials).
During an Evacuation:
Evacuation Procedure for Physically impaired individuals
The Fire Warden should maintain an up-to-date list of all physically impaired persons on their floor. Please note that impaired persons may not appear to be so. Such individuals may include those with a heart condition or other ailment(s), which are not immediately apparent. We recommend asking each individual if they would be able to evacuate without assistance in an emergency. Those individuals should be directed to a “safe room”. This room is a window office, preferably a corner office with a telephone. The Fire Warden should compile a list, which will include the following information about impaired persons:
Evacuation Procedure for Physically impaired individuals (continued)
A “buddy” system should be implemented wherein the Fire Warden will assign two assistants to the impaired person(s). Assistant #1 will remain with the impaired individual while the assistant #2 exits the building and provides information to the Fire Department personnel. The physically impaired individual should not be left alone.
NOTE: Physically impaired may include any of the following:
Once the Fire Department arrives, their instructions should be followed immediately.