In case of fire:

• Activate building fire alarm system
• Call x2301 or 911 on any University telephone. On Cellular or off campus phone dial 973.720.2301
• Report exact location of fire

In the event that a Fire alarms sounds, please follow these procedures:

1. Feel the closed door of your room. If it feels hot, the hallway is filled with smoke. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, but go to your window and wait for rescue. If the door is cool, CLOSE YOUR WINDOWS before opening the door slowly.
2. Upon leaving the room, leave the lights on and the door CLOSED. Take your coat and key with you.
3. If you cannot leave the room:
1. Open the windows if there is smoke; if there is no smoke, leave the windows closed to prevent outside smoke from being drawn into the room.
2. Seal cracks around the door with towels, damp if possible.
3. If you are trapped, attract attention by hanging an object from the window - the brighter the color, the better. If outside smoke is drawn in, close the window, leaving the object hanging.
4. If smoke is severe, place a wet cloth over your nose, and remember to stay low close to the floor where it is cooler and the air is cleaner.
5. In evacuating:
1. Walk at a brisk pace, but DO NOT RUN. Go to the nearest exit or stairway.
2. Do not use elevators.
3. Follow the posted specific corridor instructions as to proper exit route and assembly point.
4. Move in a single file along the wall upon which the exit is located. Once outside the building move away from the building at least 75 to 100 ft.
5. Do not reenter the building until instructed to do so by a University official or Warden.
6. Account for your presence advise a warden or other responsible party that you have safely evacuated the facility.

Evacuation Wardens

Evacuation Wardens have been selected from the University staff and are people who would normally be on duty and are assisgned to assist the safe evacuation of students, visitors and employees.

FOLLOW THE EVACUATION PLAN THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR YOUR BUILDING.

As a means of promoting a pro-active stance toward safety at W.P.U, the office of Physical Plant Operations has developed these procedures to provide the campus community with a healthier and safer experience.