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🚪 Evacuation Guide

Life-Saving Knowledge: These procedures are based on real emergency protocols that save lives.
  • 🔥 Fire Evacuation
  • 🏃 Evacuation Routes
  • 🔒 Lockdown vs Evacuation
  • ♿ Special Needs
1

Immediate Response (0-15 seconds)

Critical: Every second counts during fire emergencies
  • Stop all activity immediately
  • Listen for alarm type and announcements
  • Alert others who may not have heard
  • Move toward nearest exit (no elevators!)
2

Choose Your Route (15-30 seconds)

Route Priority:
  1. Primary: Nearest designated exit
  2. Secondary: Next nearest if blocked
  3. Emergency: Any safe exit available
Never attempt blocked or dangerous routes
3

Move Efficiently (30 seconds - 3 minutes)

  • Walk quickly but don’t run
  • Stay right in hallways and stairwells
  • Help others without stopping traffic
  • Stay low if smoke is present
  • Test doors before opening (hot = find alternate)
4

Reach Safety (3-5 minutes)

  • Exit building completely
  • Move 150+ feet from building
  • Go to assembly point immediately
  • Find your group and report missing persons

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💡 Best Practices

1

Before Emergencies

Know evacuation routes, practice procedures, understand assembly points
2

During Evacuations

React immediately, help others, follow designated routes, report problems
3

After Evacuations

Report to assembly area, participate in accountability, provide feedback
Remember: Practice these procedures regularly - they save lives in real emergencies!

🏫 School Layout

Study the complete building layout with all exits and safe rooms