Mark Your Calendar! Fire Drills Aug. 30 & 31
The UHD Office of Emergency Management & Fire Safety (OEM) will conduct mandatory evacuation/fire drills Aug. 30 and 31.
Each drill will last about 15 minutes. For all drills, individuals should evacuate their building via the nearest stairwell/exit. The full drill schedule is shown in the table below.
In case of inclement weather, please prepare to evacuate by standing near the closest stairwell/exit; stand to one side of the hallway, leaving a clear path for evaluators to conduct assessments; and wait for further instructions.
Special Instructions For Occupants Of One Main Building
- Floors 1–3 will evacuate the building according to the schedule shown below.
- Floors 4–10 should stand near the closest stairwell/exit but should not evacuate the building. Stand to one side of the hallway, leaving a clear path for evaluators to conduct assessments.
Remember:
- Take your phones, keys, purses, and any other personal effects with you.
- Bring an umbrella and/or jacket with you (depending on weather conditions).
- Close your office/classroom doors as you leave.
- Proceed quickly and quietly to your exits and assist anyone in need to the safety zones.
- Do not use the elevators to exit the buildings.
- Do not re-enter the buildings until the all clear has been given.
Drill Schedule
DAY | TIME (A.M.) | BUILDING | FLOORS |
Tuesday 8/30 | 9 – 9:15 | One Main Building | Floors 1 – 3 |
9:30 – 9:45 | One Main Building | Floors 4 – 11 | |
10:15 – 10:30 | Girard Street Building | Floor 3 | |
10:15 – 10:30 | Academic Building | Floors 3 –7 | |
Wednesday 8/31 | 9 – 9:20 | Shea Street Building | All Floors |
9:40 – 10 | Science & Tech Building | All Floors | |
10:15 – 10:30 | Student Life Center Building | All Floors | |
11 – 11:15 | Commerce Street Building | All Floors | |
11:30 – 11:45 | Willow Street Building | Floor 1 |
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