Facilities, Infrastructure and Risk Management (FIRM)

Facilities Management & Campus Services

TO:  Shutdown Group, Housing

FROM:  Service Response Center

SUBJECT: Housing Fire Evacuation Drills 2/13

In an effort to demonstrate fire safety awareness and preparedness in compliance with the fire code, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will hold a Spring Semester fire evacuation drill on Saturday, 2/13, between 10AM and 1PM.

During the fire evacuation drills, you will hear a siren/horn and/or voice command announcement to evacuate. We ask for your full cooperation during the drills. The expected duration of each drill will be approximately 10 – 15 minutes. We recognize the drills may interrupt your schedule and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

As COVID-19 poses unprecedented challenges, we further ask for anyone that is on campus or living in CMU Housing to continue to follow the university’s minimum requirements during the drill.  Please adhere to the following directions when the fire alarm sounds to evacuate the building:

·       Never ignore a fire alarm.

·       If a fire alarm sounds, evacuate immediately in a safe and orderly manner – do not run.

·       If needed, shut-off any heat sources or equipment, quickly gather personal belongings (i.e. keys, pursue, facial coverings) and proceed to the nearest exit.

·       Remember to wear a facial covering and maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet. 

·       It is recommended to have at least two ways out. Proceed to the nearest exit. Remember to use the stairs.

·       When exiting, move at least 150 ft. away or further, to a safe location from the building. Again, remember to maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet.  

·       Do not re-enter the building until given the all clear to return inside by EHS personnel.

·       For any ADA assistance during a fire drill and inability to self-evacuate, shelter-in-place or go to an enclosed stairwell, if safe to do so. Tell someone of your location and ask them to notify EHS personnel conducting the drill outside the building. If you are not sure if the fire alarm is a drill – Call University Police at 412-268-2323 and tell them of your location and situation.

·       Remember to thoroughly wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after the drill.

·       If you do not feel well or are sick, please contact the Housing Administration before the drill.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have questions regarding proper procedures for your building, please contact Housing or send an email to: safety@andrew.cmu.edu.