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IN CASE OF

F IR E BE ALERT TO DEVELOPING
If you discover a fire:
• Evacuate the area. INCIDENTS, ASSESS YOUR
• Activate the nearest fire SITUATION, AND ACT TO
EMERGENCY alarm. ENSURE YOUR OWN SAFETY
• Call 911 when it is safe to
do so.
If you hear a fire alarm: S H O O T ING
• Evacuate as soon as you RUN, HIDE, FIGHT
hear the alarm. RUN
• Use the stairs only. Do not • Quickly assess your situation.
use the elevators. • Have an escape route and plan in mind.

• Proceed to the designated • Leave your belongings behind.


meeting area. • Keep your hands visible for law
• Do not re-enter the enforcement.
building until instructed to HIDE
do so by emergency • If you cannot safely exit,
personnel. immediately seek protection.
• Secure your area by locking or
EVA C U A TIO N barricading the door.
• Stay calm. Do not panic. • Minimize noise and light that will
• Be aware of anyone with draw attention to your location.
mobility issues and assist • Remain in place until authorities
if possible, or call 911. advise.
• Proceed to nearest exit. FIGHT
• Do not use elevators. • As a last resort, and only when your life
• Go to the designated is in danger, you may choose to fight.
meeting area. • Act with physical aggression against
• Wait for instructions from the shooter. Commit to your actions!
responders. • Call 911 when it is safe to do so.

The evacuation location for this building is:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY


EMERGENCY GUIDE

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