MEMORANDUM
TO: Grand Rapids Community College Employees
FROM: The Emergency Planning Team (EPT)
DATE: September 18, 2003
SUBJECT: Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures
During the academic year, we are required to hold fire drills to comply with Grand Rapids and Michigan safety requirements. To assist us in evacuating classrooms and directing our students and staff to safety, we are asking you to take a few minutes of your class periods to review the following with your students:
1. Review the Fire Drill Procedures, location of exits and students’ responsibilities in case of emergencies.
2. Identify for your students the exits and designated areas that are near your classroom.
3. Identify students who can assist wheelchair users in getting to the “Handicappers Evacuation Areas” of the third floor of the Applied Technology Center and the third and fifth floors of the Main Building. Handicappers’ ramps are now open at the first and second floor levels of the North Building. (Do not use elevators!)
4. After checking the doorframe for heat, close windows before exiting room, turn off the lights, and close the doors upon leaving the room.
5. Exit and take your class across the street from the building and wait until the “All Clear” is given by Grand Rapids Community College Campus Police Officers. Do not stand on pedestrian walkways or block exits.
6. Missing or injured students or staff should be reported immediately in writing or verbally to the Chief of Campus Police in 418 Main, 234-4010.Campus Police staff shall implement the Crisis Response Plan by contacting the Crisis Management Team when a real or false fire emergency alarm goes off.
Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
Updated 9/18/03
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