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Campus Security
Residence Halls Safety/Security/Fire Emergencies
Residence Halls Fire Drills
The safety and well being of our students are primary concerns. We are
especially concerned about Residence Hall Fire Safety. The University insists
that all students who live in the Residence Halls comply with the
FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS:
- Fire extinguishers, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and
other fire prevention equipment are provided in the residential halls as
safeguards for students and their property. Tampering with fire safety
equipment is prohibited and false fire alarms will result in disciplinary
action.
- Overloaded electrical circuits are hazardous. The
University does not permit the use of electrical appliances, other cooking
devices, and sun and halogen lamps.
- Under the direction of the Residence Hall Coordinator,
fire drills are scheduled.
- Residents will be given detailed instructions on
regulations and procedures for fire drills in their living areas. Failure to
respond to, or in any way inhibit, a fire drill will result in severe
disciplinary action.
- All fire alarms are considered fire alerts, and the
building must be evacuated immediately. Participation in fire drills is
mandatory.
FIRE DRILL/EVACUATION PROCEDURE
When An Alarm Sounds:
- Follow exit routes as posted in the residence halls.
- Under no circumstances
should a student enter a smoke filled area.
- All Resident Assistants will check
to see that all students living in their assigned area of responsibility are
clear of their rooms and the entire area before leaving the floor.
- Designated
rooms in each residence hall have been especially equipped for physically
challenged persons. It is the responsibility of the resident assistant and staff
person on duty to assure the immediate evacuation of physically challenged
persons in their area.
- NOTE: Elevators are automatically turned off when there
is a fire.
- All students must evacuate the building. The building and adjacent
area around the building must be completely cleared.
- An “All CLEAR” signal
will be given by a staff member, at which time students may return to the
building.
FIRE SAFETY IS A STATE OF MIND!!!
These regulations will be strictly
enforced
For information regarding how to report a crime, contact University Police at
(757) 823-8102.
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