- • not light matches and DO NOT turn lights on or off. • not light matches and DO NOT turn lights on or off.
- • roadways and walkways clear for emergence vehicles. Wait for further instructions from • roadways and walkways clear for emergence vehicles. Wait for further instructions from emergency personnel. DO NOT RE-ENTER the Building UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

##### Emergency Evacuation of persons with disability or Special needs

####### Visually Impaired persons

In an emergency, tell the persons the nature of the emergency and offer to guide them to the nearest emergency exit. Have the person take your arm and escort them out. This is the preferred method when acting as a sighted guide. Be sure and give detailed instructions as you evacuate the virtually impaired person.

####### Hearing Impaired Persons

- • light switch off and on to gain the person’s attention and then use gestures to show what to do • light switch off and on to gain the person’s attention and then use gestures to show what to do
- • a note, telling what the emergency is and the nearest evacuation route. For example: ‘Fire- go • a note, telling what the emergency is and the nearest evacuation route. For example: ‘Fire- go out rear door to the right, and down, NOW.”

####### Ambulatory Persons using crutches, canes or walkers

Carrying options include a two – person locked arm position if trained in this procedure or having the person sit in a study chair, preferable an arm chair. If time permits call GNBI emergency personnel for assistance.

####### Non- Ambulatory Persons (e.g.., wheelchairs)

If possible, transport non-ambulatory persons to the designated area of refuge in the building where the emergency exists. Immediately notify the fire department personnel arriving on the scene as to the location of the non-ambulatory persons for rapid and safe evacuation.

####### Utility Failure- Gas Leak- Persons Stranded in the building

- • Security • Security
- • phones are not working properly use cell phone to contact emergency services • phones are not working properly use cell phone to contact emergency services
- • evacuation of the building is required, utilize the General Building Evacuation Plan. Remember to • evacuation of the building is required, utilize the General Building Evacuation Plan. Remember to exit using the exit marked points. Seek out people who need assistance in the evacuation.

####### Flooding

- • flooding occurs because of a plumbing failure or other problem, stop using all electrical devices. • flooding occurs because of a plumbing failure or other problem, stop using all electrical devices.
- • the Maintenance department through the Administrator • the Maintenance department through the Administrator
- • necessary, evacuate the area or building. See General Building Evacuation section of this • necessary, evacuate the area or building. See General Building Evacuation section of this document.

####### Gas Leak

- • all operations immediately and evacuate the area using the General Building Evacuation Plan • all operations immediately and evacuate the area using the General Building Evacuation Plan
- • not switch lights on or off. Do not take time to open windows or close doors • not switch lights on or off. Do not take time to open windows or close doors
- • the area to report the gas leak. Call emergency numbers • the area to report the gas leak. Call emergency numbers
- • not re-enter the building until cleared to do so by the fire department • not re-enter the building until cleared to do so by the fire department

####### Injury reporting: Slips, Trips and Falls