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Reacting to Emergencies
What should building occupants do in emergencies?
Reference source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The GoalTo provide building occupants with information about emergency response plans for the building, and decision making in emergencies.
What is an emergency?• An “emergency” is an event that
jeopardizes– The occupants of a building– The building– The contents of the building
• Types of emergencies– Natural– Human based
The Emergency Plan• A set of actions designed to reduce the
impact of emergencies on the building and its occupants
• The emergency plan deals with – Prevention– Detection– Notification
• Occupants• Emergency response
– Evacuation/relocation measures– Control– Recovery
What is the plan?
• What is the emergency plan for the building?
• Are there specific instructions for your work area?
• Where are the plans located?• How often are they reviewed?
Building Coordinator Job Description (MPP)
• Surveying the maintenance and cleanliness of a designated building.
• Reporting to Facilities Services Work Control Office any significant discrepancy (roof leaks, flooding, climate control, safety issues).
• The signoff to Facilities Services on in-house contracted building repairs.
• Periodical review of general instructional equipment and furniture in the building (lecterns, desks) and the forwarding of recommendations to the Executive Officer for replacement when appropriate.
• Assist in notifying occupants in the event of electrical, water, or other utility service disruption.
Building Coordinator Job Description continued:
• The filing of a written Evacuation and Emergency Plan, the Building Coordinator’s Emergency Checklist form, and the basic Business Continuity Considerations for the assigned building. This information must be updated every 12 months and filed with the Emergency Operations Center Coordinator at Public Safety (see below for details). These forms are also required at anytime there are significant changes in responsibilities.
• Scheduling once every six months an inspection of the building accompanied by Environmental Health and Safety personnel.
• The posting of the name of Building Coordinator and alternate with campus phone extension at entrances, stairwells, and elevators.
Required by Audit & Executive Orders Annually (at the Minimum)
CSU Executive Orders 1013 Emergency Management
1014 Business Continuity Planninghttp://www.calstatela.edu/univ/police/docs/emerg_plan/e
mergency_checklist.pdf
Building Evacuation & Emergency Site Specific Plans
Building Evacuation & Emergency Site Specific Plans
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/police/emergency.php
Required by Audit & Executive Orders Annually (at the Minimum)
CSU Executive Orders 1013 Emergency Management
1014 Business Continuity Planning
Emergency Notification
What methods are used to alert occupants of an emergency?
Emergency Messages
• What do the alarms mean?• What actions are you expected to take?• Who issues voice instructions?• http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/police/ens.php
Why should I believe the alarm or emergency
information message?
What can be done to protect building occupants in an emergency?
Occupant Protection Concepts
• Evacuate– Total– Staged– Relocation to
safe area within the building
• Defend or protect in-place
Where Do You Evacuate To?
Evacuate or Relocate?
The emergency plan will identify the method that is used in your building
Follow the plan and the instructions provided at the
time of the emergency
Total Evacuation
Staged Evacuation
ALARM
Building is protected with automatic sprinklers
Area of Refuge
• A temporary staging area that provides relative safety to its occupants while – Potential emergencies are assessed– Decisions are made– Mitigating activities have begun
A stage between egress from the immediately threatened area and the evacuation of the building.
Relocating
ALARM
Relocation Area(area of refuge)
Building is protected with automatic sprinklers
Occupants with Disabilities
• Notification• Movement• Accessible means of egress
Accessible Means of Egress
Defend/Protect In Place
• How long will it take?
• Queuing (lines)
• Physical limitations of occupants
What can I expect during an evacuation?
Where are your exits?
NORMAL ENTRANCE AND
EXIT
EMERGENCY EXITS
Elevators and Emergencies
Principles of Exit Safety
• At least two ways out• Exits are within a reasonable travel
distance• Egress paths are
– Well marked– Well lighted– Unobstructed
• Evacuation training and drills provided
How long will it take?• Complete evacuation may require a
significant amount of time• Evacuation from large buildings
can be physically exhausting• It could slow emergency
responders who may need the stairs to reach the problem
Reporting an Emergency
• Time is critical• Report emergencies
rapidly• Know the
procedures for your building
• Use the best available means of communication
Protecting Yourself
• Do you know how to react if you are faced with an emergency?
• Could you protect yourself and others around you in an extraordinary event?
When all else fails, you are ultimately responsible for your
own safety!
In an emergency, think
REACT
EVALUATE
DECIDE
Take indications of emergencies seriously– Building alarm– Smell of smoke– Observing flames– Warnings from other occupants– Arrival of the fire department
React
Judge the level of threat to your safety– Evidence of a threat to your safety such as
smoke or fire– Conditions in your immediate area– Your physical ability to evacuate or
relocate– The needs and abilities of others you are
with – Additional information/cues you receive
Evaluate
• Evacuate the building• Relocate to a safe location
• Remain in place
Decide
If you stay in the building
Protective/defensive action–Alert fire department of your
location–Seal openings–Be prepared to wait
Re-evaluate Conditions
• Constantly reevaluate your situation until– The danger has passed– You are out of the building
• Make sure you have enough time to take the planned action
Your Responsibility• Keep the exits clear• No storage or other use within the
exit• Do not compromise fire protection
and alarm systems• Promptly report problems with
exits or systems to building management
Questions?