2. On hearing the EVACUATE signal (a - whooping- tone), or if instructed to do so by an emergency warden, leave the building by the nearest and safest exit route . Do not use the lifts. 3. If safe to do so take personal belongings, handbags, briefcases and handbags when evacuating. Do not return to collect them 4. Assist any person with a disability to leave the building, or to the nearest fire isolated stairwell or fire safe haven for multi-storey buildings - do not attempt to carry people down stairs. (Refer to People with a specific needs section). 5. Walk quickly and calmly to the designated assembly area for your building or as advised by the emergency warden or fire brigade personnel. 6. Remain at the assembly area (in groups) until instructed to leave by an emergency warden or fire brigade personnel. 7. Do not re-enter the building until informed that it is safe to do so by an emergency warden or fire brigade personnel. 8. Do not enter a building in alarm. Lecture theatres / laboratories It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by the ECO.