Due to fire safety standards, students are prohibited from bringing outside furnishings (for example, sofa, mattresses) into the facilities. The University provides all such furnishings for the residence halls.

In the Towers, Hillside Hall, Matelson Hall, and White Hall, cooking appliances such as pancake grills, electric frying pans and heating elements and other electrical appliances are prohibited. Exceptions to this are refrigerators (rented or owned) no larger than five cubic feet/600 watts.

Please be sure not to dispose of flammable items in any disposal or garbage receptacle.

The health and well being of the campus community depends upon compliance to safety procedures. Therefore, the burning of candles, incense, etc. is prohibited in the residence halls.

Smoking in the residence halls is prohibited.

Furniture may not block the entrance to the room. Before leaving for break, students should dispose of any perishable garbage, turn off all lights, lock windows, unplug all appliances, close curtains and lock their doors.

Residence Hall Emergencies

In an emergency, health-related or otherwise, students should try to locate their RA or the RA who is on duty. Residence Halls will have duty schedules posted. The RA will contact the Hall Administrator on duty or the University Police, if necessary.

If a student believes that the situation is severe enough to warrant a direct call to University Police, he or she should, without delay call extension 2301. Students are discouraged from calling 911 directly this delays the response time in an emergency situation.

Upon discovering a fire:

1. Ring the building fire alarm. If the alarm fails to work, shout "FIRE" several times.
2. Telephone University Police at extension 2301, and report the fire building, floor, area, and intensity.
3. Evacuate the building immediately. Do not attempt to fight a fire. Fire extinguisher are to be used only to clear an exit way.

Evacuation Procedures:

1. Feel the closed door of your room. If it feels hot, the hallway is filled with deadly gases. 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. Do not stop to dress, but take a pair of shoes, coat, and a blanket. 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 the smoke is severe, place a wet cloth over your nostrils, and REMEMBER, the floor is usually clear of smoke.
4. In evacuating:
   1. Walk at a brisk place, but DO NOT RUN.
1. Follow the posted specific corridor instructions as to proper exit route and assembly point.
2. Move in a single file along the wall upon which the exit is located.
3. Follow directions of the Evacuation Warden.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. Do not reenter the building until instructed to do so by a University official.
6. Account for yourself - Report in and inform your warden or other responsible party that you have safely evacuated the facility.

Due to the serious nature of a fire emergency, noncompliance with evacuation procedures is subject to severe disciplinary action, fines and or eviction from the residence halls.

University residents should be aware that if they tamper with the smoke detector in their room, the entire system will sound. DO NOT TEST YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR. The smoke detectors are routinely checked by trained University personnel.

If your smoke detector is sounding, contact the RA on duty or notify the Hall Office Administrator. Do not attempt to correct any problem yourself. Students found responsible for tampering with or removing smoke detectors will face disciplinary action and may be charged for the replacement of the detector. Students are not to tamper with the sprinkler systems in any Residence Hall or campus building. Please report all problems to the Hall Office.

Fire/Safety Equipment Policy

Tampering with fire equipment, including room and or hall smoke and heat detectors, sprinklers systems, fire exit doors, extinguishers, fire hoses, or yelling "FIRE" when no threat exists, may result in immediate eviction from the resident halls.

As for other campus building (administrative and academic, be familiar with exits and follow safety rules.

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.

Drills

The University completes fire alarm and emergency evaucation drills for the purpose of preparing individuals for real situations. Your cooperation in completion of drills is important and appreciated.