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Evacuation Instructions

Library Evacuation Procedures

All library faculty and  staff should be familiar with the designated exit routes in their work area.

1st Floor - Acquisitions/Archives/Cataloging/Receiving/Systems

1. Exit out of the building through the double doors at the northwest end of the hallway between Acquisitions and Receiving (ground floor).
2. Exit out of the building through the single door next to the Cataloging area processing stacks (ground floor).

2nd Floor - Media

1. Exit out of the building through the main 2nd floor entrance doors next to the Media library (ground floor).
2. Exit down the main stairwell to the 1st floor and through the double doors at the northwest end of the hallway between Acquisitions and Receiving (ground floor).
3. Exit down the northwest stairwell to the first floor and out of the building (ground floor).

3rd Floor - Circulation/ResourceSharing/Administration/Reference/FacultyOffices

1. Exit out of the building through the main 3rd floor entrance (ground floor).
2. Exit out of the building through the 3rd floor staff entrance (ground floor).
3. Faculty offices exit down the northwest stairwell to the 1st floor and out of the building (ground floor).

4th & 5th Floors

1. Exit down the main stairwell to the 1st floor and out of the building (ground floor).
2. Exit down the southeast stairwell to the 3rd floor and out of the building (ground floor).
3. Exit down the northwest stairwell to the 1st floor and out of the building (ground floor).

Note: Main stairwell doors will close and lock automatically when the fire alarm sounds. Anyone in the main stairwell or on the 4th & 5th floors will exit the down the main stairwell to the first floor and out of the building.

All evacuees exiting the 3rd floor main entrance of the library are asked to meet in the northeast grassy area above the campus bus depot midway to the Caesar Chavez statue.

 All other evacuees are asked to meet on the grassy corner of Craven Road and Campus View Drive. Please do not cross the street!

IMPORTANT: A headcount will be conducted by the Floor Marshal and Assistant Floor Marshal of all members from each department at designated gathering places.

Floor Marshal’s Responsibilities

• Make brief reports at quarterly staff meetings and communicate all matters regarding safety such as reminding staff of emergency exit locations, fire extinguishers and alarm pull are locations.
• Conduct walkthroughs for those who need to familiarize themselves with evacuation routes, etc..
• Work with LIS Dean and other relevant campus departments to stage evacuation drills.
• Meet quarterly or as needed with other marshals and assistants to review and/or update procedures, etc..
• Keep Intranet site updated on safety and evacuation issues.
• Maintain updated copies of names of current staff and student assistants and updated student schedules from each Unit.
• Be familiar with procedure to evacuate a disabled person.

Fire Extinguisher Instructions

1. PULL safety pin from handle.
2. AIM (nozzle, cone, horn) at base of fire.
3. SQUEEZE the trigger handle.
4. SWEEP from side to side (watch for re-flash).

Note: Use fire extinguisher on small (wastebasket sized) fires ONLY if safe to do so. For larger fires, GET OUT, and follow evacuation procedures.

 

Evacuation of Disabled Persons 

Non-Ambulatory persons:   There are many considerations when moving a person in a wheelchair. Wheelchairs have many moving parts; some are not designed to withstand stress or lifting. You may have to remove the chair batteries. Life support equipment may be attached. Lifting a person with minimal ability to move may be dangerous to their well-being. Always consult with the person in the chair regarding how best to assist them.  

Always consult with the person with regard to:  

• Ways of being removed from the wheelchair. WHEELCHAIRS SHOULD NOT BE USED IN STAIRWELLS, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
• The number of people necessary for assistance.
• Whether to extend or move extremities when lifting because of pain, catheter leg bags, spacticity, braces, etc..
• Whether a seat cushion or pad should be brought along if they are removed from the chair.
• Whether to carry forward or backward on a flight of stairs.
• Assist as needed if removed from the wheelchair (ask whether they prefer a stretcher, chair with cushion pad, car seat, or if paramedic assistance is necessary).

Visually Impaired Persons:   Most visually impaired persons will be familiar with the immediate area. In the event of an emergency, tell the person the nature of the emergency and offer to guide them by having the person take your elbow and escorting them (this is the preferred method when acting as a "sighted guide"). As you walk, tell the person where you are and advise of any obstacles. When you have reached safety, orient the person to where they are and ask if any further assistance is needed.

Hearing Impaired persons:   Persons with impaired hearing may not perceive emergency alarms and an alternative warning technique is required. Two methods of warning are:  

• Writing a note telling what the emergency is and the nearest evacuation route ("Fire – go out rear door to the right and down, NOW!").
• Turning the light switch on and off to gain attention, then indicating through gestures or in writing what is happening and what to do.

 LIS Council 11/19/01/dg

Acquisitions Evacuation and Closing Procedures      

• In case of life threatening emergency, evacuate through the nearest most accessible evacuation route outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.
• In a non-life threatening emergency, the following shall be executed:
1. Computers and lights will be turned off.
2. Doors will be locked.
3. Evacuate to the location outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.

Cataloging Evacuation and Closing Procedures      

• In case of life threatening emergency, evacuate through the nearest most accessible evacuation route outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.
• In a non-life threatening emergency, the following shall be executed:
1. Computers and lights will be turned off.
2. Doors will be locked.
3. Evacuate to the location outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.

Library Emergency Closing Procedures for Public Services

Media Library -- 2nd Floor 

• If it is an emergency situation, leave immediately. Evacuate all patrons and staff. Go to the designated gathering place on the grassy corner of Craven Road and Campus View Drive. 
• If the event is non-life threatening:
  1. Secure cabinets and any storage units that would normally be locked.
  2. Evacuate all patrons and staff.
  3. Leave the building.
  4. Go to your designated gathering place.

Public Services -- 3rd Floor

• If it is an emergency situation, leave immediately. Evacuate all patrons and staff. Go to the designated gathering place at the northeast area outside the 3rd floor entrance doors.
• If the event is non-life threatening:
  1. Place cash in the safe.
  2. Close library computer programs.
  3. Evacuate all patrons and staff.
  4. Leave the building.
  5. Go to your designated gathering place.

Public Services -- 4th & 5th Floors

Main stairwell doors will close and lock automatically when the fire alarm sounds. Anyone in the main stairwell or on the 4th & 5th floors will exit down the main stairwell to the first floor and out of the building. Evacuate to the location outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.

Reference Evacuation and Closing Procedures

• In case of life threatening emergency, evacuate through the nearest most accessible evacuation route outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.
• In a non-life threatening emergency, the following shall be executed:
1. Computers and lights will be turned off.
2. Doors will be locked.
3. Evacuate to the location outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.

Systems Evacuation and Closing Procedures

• In case of life threatening emergency, evacuate through the nearest most accessible evacuation route outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.
• In a non-life threatening emergency, the following shall be executed:
1. Computers and lights will be turned off.
2. Doors will be locked.
3. Evacuate to the location outlined in the Library Evacuation Procedures.