If an outage occurs during the day and people with disabilities choose to wait in the building for electricity to be restored, they can move near a window where their is natural light and access to a working telephone. During regular business hours, Building Coordinators should be notified so they can advise emergency personnel. If people would like to leave and an evacuation has been ordered, or if the outage occurs at night, call the University Police at 2-6760 from a campus phone to request evacuation assistance from the Fire Department. Consider your options and the risks of injuring yourself and others in an evacuation attempt. Do not make an emergency situation worse.
Evacuation is difficult and uncomfortable for both the rescuers and the people being assisted.
Some people have conditions that can be aggravated or triggered if they are moved incorrectly. The following guidelines are general and may not apply in every circumstance. Occupants should be invited to volunteer ahead of time to assist disabled people in an emergency. If a volunteer is not available, designate someone to assist who is willing to accept the responsibility. Two or more trained volunteers, if available, should conduct the evacuation.