Allen University Emergency Evacuation

Purpose

  • To clearly define and communicate emergency evacuation procedures, primarily focused on fire-related emergencies, for everyone on the Allen University campus.

Who This Plan Covers

  • Faculty

  • Staff

  • Students

  • Visitors

  • Contractors

Methods of Alert

  • Alarm System: Triggers audible warnings

  • Public Address Announcements: Utilized for disseminating information quickly

  • Verbal Alerts: Used for immediate, on-site communication

Emergency Devices and Their Functions

  • Manual Pull Stations: Trigger a sequence of fire alarm responses

  • Smoke Detectors: Automatically activate in the presence of smoke

  • Sprinkler Flow Switches: Initiate various alarm responses upon operation

  • Public Address System (Chappelle Hall only): For emergency announcements

  • Verbal Announcements: For use when alarm systems fail or to supplement them

Responsibilities of Occupants

  • Know the locations of fire safety equipment

  • Familiarize yourself with exit routes

  • Recognize the sound of alarms

  • Understand alarm activation procedures

  • Exit the building when the alarm sounds

If You Discover a Fire

  • Activate the closest fire alarm pull station

  • Evacuate the building

  • Call 911

Steps for Evacuation

  • Shut the doors behind you

  • Use stairs for exit, avoid elevators

  • Assemble in designated areas

  • Faculty should bring class rosters, if possible

Designated Assembly Areas

  • John Hurst Adams Gymnatorium, Arnett Hall, Chappelle Hall, and Coppin Hall: On the sidewalk outside Arnett Hall on Taylor Street

  • Gibbs Hall, J.S. Flipper Library, Reid Hall, and Student Activities Office: On the sidewalk beside the Old Waverly Hospital on Hampton Street

  • Preston W. Williams II Residence Hall and Delores W. Williams Residential Hall: The lower rear parking lot bordering the First Calvary Baptist Church rear parking lot

  • College for Professional Adults Building and Music Department Building: On the sidewalk beside First Calvary Baptist Church on Washington Street

  • Richard Allen Apartments, AU Chapel, Johnson Center for Educational Excellence, AU Bookstore, and AU Alumni Office: In the front parking lot of the University Mall on Taylor Street

Accounting for Everyone

  • Head count at assembly areas

  • Visitor identification through logs or contacts

  • Student rosters will be consulted

  • Unaccounted persons should be reported to the officer in charge

Post-Emergency Re-entry

  • Follow directions from fire and security personnel

  • Do not re-enter until given the all-clear signal

Special Needs Evacuation Procedures

  • Utilize a buddy system

  • Contact 911 with your exact location if immediate help is not available

  • Follow specific guidelines based on the type of impairment

For additional information or questions, you can reach out to Allen University's Emergency Evacuation Coordinator:

Kelvin C. Davis, Chief of Allen University Public Safety Department
(803) 376-5754

Thank you for taking the time to read through these vital procedures for ensuring everyone's safety.