Emergency Evacuation Plan

What conditions may warrant evacuation of a building?
A Fire, Bomb Threat, Hazardous Material Spill, Hostile Intruder, Utility Failure, etc.

What should I know about the building?

• Know all exit locations for the building (locations designated on library exit maps displayed in the building).
• Know the locations of emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, pull stations).
• Know the location of the pre-determined outdoor assembly area for the buildings and remain there until you are told to re-enter by the emergency personnel in charge:
  • Boca Raton Campus Library (at least 100 feet from the building):
    • Engineering West (EG-36) (across from the front of the library)
    • Parking Garage 1 (just adjacent to the library loading dock)
  • Jupiter Campus Library (at least 100 feet from the building):
    • The soccer field (just adjacent to the library)
    • Outside campus police station

What should I do when I hear a fire alarm, or get an order to evacuate without an activated alarm?

• If possible (e.g. item is in close proximity), take or secure all valuables, wallets, purses, keys, etc. as quickly as possible.
• Close all doors behind you as you exit.
• Check all doors for heat before you open or go through the doorway to avoid walking into a fire.
• Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or stairway. *DO NOT USE ELEVATORS*
• Call 911 from a safe area and provide name, location, and nature of emergency.
• Proceed to the pre-determined outdoor assembly area for the building:
  • Boca Raton Campus Library (at least 100 feet from the building):
    • Engineering West (EG-36) (across from the front of the library)
    • Parking Garage 1 (just adjacent to the library loading dock)
  • Jupiter Campus Library (at least 100 feet from the building):
    • The soccer field (just adjacent to the library)
    • Outside campus police station
• Do not impede access of emergency personnel to the area.
• Inform emergency personnel of the event, conditions and location of individuals who require assistance and have not been evacuated.
• Dean of Libraries or Senior Officer Present (SOP) notifies the Provost's Office that the library building has been evacuated.

What should I do to initiate a fire alarm to evacuate a building?
Activate fire alarm pull station located at various points along exit routes.