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Campus Evacuation Procedures

FIRE ALARM EVACUATION PROCEDURE

When the fire alarm sounds:

  • Stay calm; do not panic. Do not assume it is a fire drill.
  • Quickly gather your personal belongings if it is safe to do so.
  • Immediately evacuate the building via the closest exit. If you are the last person out of the room, close the door behind you to keep the fire from spreading. Do not use elevators.
  • If the closest exit is blocked, go to the next closest exit. If all exits are blocked or if there is life threatening smoke or fire in the corridor, go back to your room. Close the door and call Public Safety (585-292-2911) to report your location. If you are not able to communicate via phone, position yourself in front a window and signal for help. If smoke is entering the room, seal the bottom of your room door and air vents with a rug, blanket, towel, etc. Crawl and keep low to avoid deadly smoke, heat and fumes.
  • If you are mobility impaired and are not able to self-evacuate via the stairs, proceed to the closest Area of Assistance. (See locations listed below.) Those using crutches or a cane, should wait until heavy pedestrian traffic has cleared before attempting to use stairways.
  • Once outside, do not gather near the exit doors or in the Fire Lane. Proceed to the closest Emergency Assembly Location (see below). Do NOT call Public Safety (585-292-2911) unless you have information regarding the location of the fire, the cause of the alarm, or to report any missing, trapped people or disabled individuals.

Assembly Locations

Brighton Campus Assembly Locations

Assemble at least 100 feet from the building. For reference, the blue light phones and flag pole in the front of the campus are 100 feet away. Do not assemble in the Fire Lanes, either court yard, or on the plaza deck.

DESIGNATED AREAS OF ASSISTANCE

If you are unable to leave the building due to a mobility impairment, proceed to the closest designated Area of Assistance, generally located near or at a stair tower. A wall sign stating “Area of Refuge”, “Emergency Assembly Area” or “Area of Rescue Assistance” denotes these areas.  MCC Public Safety staff checks these areas during all emergency evacuations and when needed, provides assistance in relocating individuals.  

If imminent danger from a fire occurs while waiting for Public Safety assistance, move inside the nearest stair tower. Notify Public Safety (585-292-2911) and provide your exact location including building, floor and stairwell/room number.

Brighton Campus Area of Assistance Locations

 

 

Downtown Campus Locations of Areas of Assistance