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Follow the Building Emergency Protocol in all cases when hearing an EVACUATION ALARM or receiving a SHELTER-IN-PLACE NOTIFICATION

BUILDING EVACUATION ALARM (FIRE or other EVACUATION ALARM)

  • Take your keys and CC ID card with you. Take personal items (your backpack, briefcase, purse, etc.), if you have time.
  • Carefully, calmly exit via the closest fire exit route. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
  • If people cannot negotiate the exit, move them laterally away from any obvious danger to a marked Refuge Area, if one is available.  Persons with disabilities, such as those who cannot walk or be assisted down the stairs, may elect to remain in the building.
  • Check each door for heat or hazard prior to opening. If your door feels hot or the exit path is hazardous, remain in the building.
  • If there is a designated fire exit through your window, use it.
  • Leave room door closed.
  • Report the status and location of anyone remaining in the building to campus responders (Security) and public officials (Police, Fire). Repeat this message often.
  • Stay together at a safe distance (50-100 yards, upwind) from the building until campus security indicates you can return to the building.
  • Anyone who remains in the building, whether because of disability or the exit path is hazardous, must:
    • Close the room door(s),; 
    • Put cloth at the bottom of the door;
    • Call 911 (9-911 from a campus phone), stay on the line and indicate your location; and 
    • Try to be noticeable without opening windows or doors.

SHELTER-IN-PLACE NOTIFICATION

  • Close windows and doors.
  • Open blinds.
  • Turn on lights.
  • Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
  • Alert public safety personnel in case of medical emergency.
  • Await public safety personnel instruction regarding building evacuation.
  • Carefully, calmly exit via route designated by public safety personnel. Leave room door closed.
  • Report any symptoms of chemical exposure (mucous membrane irritation, e.g.) to public safety officials.

This protocol does not require students, staff, faculty and guests of Colorado College to evacuate persons with disabilities.

Students, staff, faculty and guests of the College must follow this protocol immediately upon sounding of any building emergency alarm.  Failure will result in appropriate disciplinary action.