Evacuation of Disabled
In the event of an emergency, occupants of wheelchairs, and other disabled persons should observe the following evacuation procedures:
- All persons shall move toward the nearest marked exit. As a first choice, the wheelchair occupant or person with mobility impairment may use the building elevators. However, elevators should never be used in the event of fire or earthquake.
- As a second choice, when a wheel chair occupant or other person with mobility impairment reaches an obstruction, such as a staircase, he or she should request assistance from others in the area.
- It is suggested that the wheelchair occupant or person with mobility impairment prepare for emergency ahead of time by instructing a classmate or professor on how to assist him or her in the event of an emergency.
- If assistance is not immediately available, the wheel chair occupant or person with mobility impairment should stay in the exit corridor or in a stairway or landing. He or she should continue to call for help until rescued. Persons who cannot speak loudly should carry a whistle or have other means of attracting the attention of others. Rescue personnel, fire and police, will check all exit corridors and exit stairwells for trapped persons.
- All disabled faculty, staff and students are encouraged to file an emergency status card with the District Police Department.
