Shepard Building

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Shepard Building EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
SAFETY COMMITTEE October 2007
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SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lt. Michael Donohue Chair Edward
Handy URI Public Safety
RIDE Margaret Santiago Brian
Knight RIDE- HR
URI/RICPE Donna DiCicco
Melissa DiCicco URI
Administration URI
Facilities Operations Edward Coppola
Betty Izzo-Ricci
URI Facilities Operations
URI Student Services Amy Scott Gary
Lulli MET School Advisor URI
Facilities Operations
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EVACUATION PLAN

• PURPOSE
• To facilitate and organize a plan that provides a
  guide during a fire and other emergencies.
• Education and training are provided so that all
  employees know and understand the Emergency
  Action Plan.
• LOCATION OF PLAN
• A copy will be maintained on the URI website.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• EVACUATION PLAN Be familiar with the emergency
  evacuation plan for the Shepard building.

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ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND EXIT ROUTES

• Diagrams of the various exit routes are posted on
  the wall by the exit door on each floor leading
  to the hallway.
• EXITS Know the location of your two closest
  exits, and be familiar with the path that leads
  to the outside of the building.

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ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND EXIT ROUTES

• The evacuation diagrams are marked with a blue,
  red, yellow or green arrow to provide a guide of
  the primary secondary route for each area.
• Posted on the evacuation diagrams are the primary
  and secondary evacuation routes from your
  location.

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Diagrams are posted on the wall by the exit doors
Example of the 5th Floor Plan
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Diagrams are posted on the wall by the exit door
Example of ½ of the 2nd Floor Plan
Woman's Room
Mens Room
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ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND EXIT ROUTES

• The stairwells are marked with a blue, red,
  yellow or green dot to identify the primary route
  for each location.
• This plan was created to prevent overcrowding in
  the stairwells.

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ESCAPE PROCEDURES AND EXIT ROUTES

• Elevators must not be used during fire
  emergencies or drills.
• If you are in the elevator when the alarm sounds-
  the elevator should automatically stop on the
  first floor. If not push the emergency call
  button in the elevator to alert security.

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NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES AND ALARM SYSTEMS

• In an emergency, notification will be provided by
  a Fire Alarm that includes an audible and visual
  signal or via the Intercom System.
• The Fire Alarm pull stations are located by the
  exit doors leading to the stairwells.

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IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

• Pull the nearest fire alarm.
• Leave the fire area and close the door to the
  area.
• If you notice smoke or an obstruction at the
  primary escape route, use the alternative escape
  route or follow instructions from fire or
  security personnel.
• NEVER IGNORE A FIRE ALARM OR OTHER EMERGENCY
  NOTIFICATIONS.

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EVACUATION OF A SPECIAL NEEDS PERSON

• Upon activation of the fire alarm system, special
  needs personnel are to be moved to the stairwell
  designated as an Area of Refuge.
• Press the button to alert Security or call
  277-5155 to notify security of your
  location. Security or Fire Personnel will provide
  evacuation assistance.

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AREA OF REFUGE EVACUATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS PERSON
2nd, 3rd 4th Floor Green Evacuation Stairwell
(Southeast Stairwell) is the Area of Refuge for
anyone who needs assistance evacuating the
building.
Button to Alert Security
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AREA OF REFUGE EVACUATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS
PERSON
5th 6th Floor Red Evacuation Stairwell
(Northwest Stairwell) is the Area of Refuge for
anyone who needs assistance evacuating the
building.
Button to Alert Security
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Use caution when exiting through the Red and
Yellow Stairwells which exit into Clemence
Street. This is a two way street !
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WHEN YOU EVACUATE THE BUILDING

• Report to your designated Check-In Location.
• Blue Stairwell- Fulton Street
• Red Stairwell- Mathewson Street (sidewalk).
• Green Stairwell Yellow Stairwell- Lot directly
  across building on Westminster Street
• Each department head will be responsible for
  assigning Accountability Officers.
• Once you have arrived at your evacuation Check-In
  Location, please report to your designated
  Accountability Officer.

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KENNEDY PLAZA
BLUE (Stairwell) EVACUATION CHECK-IN
LOCATION Fulton Street
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GREEN YELLOW EVACUATION CHECK-IN LOCATION
Westminster Entrance
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RED (Stairwell) EVACUATION CHECK-IN LOCATION
Mathewson Street (Sidewalk)
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WHEN YOU HAVE EVACUATED THE BUILDING

• If you suspect that someone is missing, injured
  or trapped, contact URI Security at 277-5155 or
  report to Fire personnel or URI Security.
• Anyone injured during an evacuation, report to
  Fire personnel or URI Security.
• Never re-enter the building for any reason.
• Do not re-enter the building until instructed to
  do so by URI Security.
• If an emergency exists which requires that
  occupants of the Shepard Building remain in cold
  or inclement weather, provisions will be made to
  utilize a nearby location.

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INFORMATION THAT STAFF, STUDENTS AND FACULTY
SHOULD KNOW BEFORE AN EMERGENCY OCCURS?

• Be familiar with the building emergency
  evacuation plan
• Know the pathway to at least two alternative
  exits from every room/area at the workplace
• Recognize the sound/signaling method of the
  fire/evacuation alarms
• Know who to contact in an emergency and how to
  contact them
• Know how many desks or cubicles are between your
  workstation and two of the nearest exits so you
  can escape in the dark if necessary
• Know where the fire/evacuation alarms are located
  and how to use them
• Report damaged or malfunctioning safety systems
  to URI Facilities and Operations 277-5030.

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Thank you for your time.
Any questions and/or ideas please feel free to
contact us Lt. Mike Donohue at 401-277-5452 or
ltmike_at_uri.edu Margaret Santiago at
401-222-4683 or Margaret.santiago_at_ride.ri.gov