Additional information is available on the fire marshal home page. Extreme Hazards Potential emergency conditions of each building need to be identified, especially those where special emergency procedures need to be developed for extreme hazards. These are hazards that could result in conditions immediately dangerous to life or health, such as extremely toxic compressed gases, Level 3 biohazards, or curie quantities of radioactive materials. The University of Kentucky Fire Marshal and the local fire department should be informed of extreme hazards. Signage Building occupants are encouraged to develop a list of persons who may need to be contacted in the event of emergencies.
Quick notification can help protect facilities, equipment and research data.
An essential component of emergency planning is preparing an evacuation plan for a facility. The plan is basically a schematic of the building layout showing escape routes and a brief narrative of the emergency procedures. It is the familiar plaque found on all hotel room doors. A different plan is needed for each level of the building. Copies of the plan should be prominently posted throughout the facility.