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Residence Hall Emergency Evacuation Procedures

The following evacuation procedures are in place for the residence halls. These procedures are to be followed when a fire alarm sounds. All students must exit the building when a fire alarm sounds, regardless of whether it is a fire drill, false activation, or actual fire. Any students who are physically unable to exit the building should immediately contact the University Police Department at 508.531.1212 from a cell phone or 911 from a campus phone. Questions regarding the following procedures should be directed to Residence Life and Housing staff (ext 1277) or the University Police Department (ext 1212).

Please use the emergency exits available in your building.

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

It is important to be aware of all possible exit locations in your residence hall in the event that one or more of the fire exits are unsafe.

Meeting Places for Residence Halls In the Event of a Fire Alarm

All students should gather at their building's designated meeting place so that emergency vehicles and personnel can gain easy access to the building and ensure the safety of those who have exited the building. In the event of an emergency residence life staff will take attendance at the meeting place in order to give emergency personnel a list of individuals who may still be in the building and may need assistance exiting it. Residence life staff will also direct students to a temporary shelter if necessary.

Building	Meeting Place
Crimson Hall	Crimson main entrance quad towards DiNardo Hall on East Campus Drive
DiNardo Hall	East Campus Drive sidewalk (closest to Burrill Office Complex)
East Hall	Clock tower area - Please stay off the sidewalk.
Miles Hall	East Campus Drive sidewalk (closest to Burrill Office Complex)
Pope Hall	On grass area between Pope Hall and the science building
Scott Hall	Campus Center Courtyard
Shea/Durgin Halls	Shea/Durgin parking lot in front of the building and across the street
Student Apartments	Parking lot - Please stay off the sidewalk.
Woodward Hall	Harrington parking lot

Special Needs/ Disabilities

Individuals with special needs and/or disabilities that may require accommodations in the event of a fire alarm need to contact their Resident Director (RD) to create a plan to ensure their safety in the case of a fire alarm.

Re-entering the Building

No one should re-enter the building until a member of the Residence Life and Housing staff or the University Police Department direct residents to do so. Even if an alarm stops sounding you must wait for university officials to direct you into the building.