Evacuation of any campus building may be ordered due to fire, structural damage, or any other hazard recognized by an authorized University employee or emergency responder. Generally, evacuation will be ordered through public announcement, emergency notification, or in activation of the fire alarm.
State law mandates that all persons not responding to the emergency evacuate the building when an alarm sounds.
Evacuation Procedures
Upon the sounding of a fire alarm or other evacuation order, all persons are to gather their belongings (if it is safe to do so) and proceed, in an orderly manner, to the nearest emergency exit. If you encounter a closed fire door, turn around and proceed to the marked exit. Do not use elevators.
If you are unable to self-evacuate due to injury, disability, or other functional need, proceed to the nearest exit or stairwell, if possible, and call 911 to advise University Police of your location and need for assistance. Wait as long as it is safe to do so. If you are able to evacuate but are aware of the location of someone else unable to evacuate, notify an emergency responder when you are clear of the building or call 911.
Evacuate at least 50 feet from the building. If you see smoke or flame or are aware of a threat within the building, evacuate at least 100 feet from the building.
Assembly Areas
The University has designated assembly areas throughout the University where evacuees are to gather during a building evacuation. Common assembly areas allow for the consistent provision of medical care if necessary, accounting for persons, and consistent dissemination of information.
Each building is designated a primary and a secondary assembly area. Proceed to the primary area closest to the exit you used or to the area designated by your class (for students) or departments (employees).
| Building | Primary Evacuation Location | Secondary Evacuation Location |
|---|---|---|
| Salazar Hall | Lawn north and Alumni Amphitheatre south |
North: Lawn north of Wine Spectator Learning Center and International Hall South: Lawn south of Ives Hall |
| Stevenson Hall | Lawn north and lawn south between Stevenson and Darwin |
North: Lawn north of Wine Spectator Learning Center and International Hall South: Lawn north and Alumni Amphitheatre south |
| Darwin Hall | Lawn north and Alumni Amphitheatre southeast |
North: Lawn north of Salazar Hall South: Lawn south of Ives Hall |
| Schulz Information Center / Library | Lawn east between Stevenson and Darwin and lawn southwest |
North: Lawn north of Salazar Hall South: Lawn south of Parking Lot D |
| Art Building | Lawn southwest | Lawn north of Wine Spectator Learning Center and International Hall |
| Children's School | Lawn north | Lawn east of Children's School |
| Carson Hall | Lawn north | Lawn southeast in front of Stevenson Hall |
| Nichols Hall | Lawn east | Lawn north of Wine Spectator Learning Center and International Hall |
| Student Health Center | Lawn east between Stevenson and Darwin | Lawn north of Salazar Hall |
| Recreation Center | Lawn east | Lawn south of Ives Hall |
| Student Center | Lawn east | Lawn south of Ives Hall |
| Ives Hall | Lawn west and lawn east | Lawn south of Person Theater |
| Person Theater | Lawn south | Lawn south of Ives Hall |
| PE / Field House | Lawn east / lawn west / lawn east on Juniper Lane |
Northeast: Athletic fields south from Tennis Courts Southeast: Athletic fields south from Tennis Courts West: Lawn north of Salazar Hall |
| Facilities Services/ Building 49 / Baseball Clubhouse / Anthropological Studies Center | West of Facilities Corp Yard | Lawn north of Pool |
| Green Music Center | South east in drop off lane | N/A |
| Residential Community Villages Cabernet and Zinfandel | Lawn west of Children's School | Parking Lot A |
| Residential Community Village Verdot | Lawn southwest of Schulz Information Center | Lawn south of Parking Lot D |
| Residential Community Village Sauvignon | Lawn south of Parking Lot D | Lawn southwest of Schulz Information Center |
| Residential Community Villages Beaujolais and Tuscany | Beaujolais lawn east of Alsace and west of Medoc | Athletic fields south from Tennis Courts |
is available. Please contact Emergency Services with any questions.
All Clear
Do not reenter a building following an evacuation until an emergency responder or University Official has issued the "all clear." Even when a fire alarm is no longer sounding, it may not be safe to reenter the building. If you are unsure, you can contact an emergency responder or call University Police at (707) 664-4444 for more information.