🚪 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
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!)
Choose Your Route (15-30 seconds)
Route Priority:
- Primary: Nearest designated exit
- Secondary: Next nearest if blocked
- Emergency: Any safe exit available
Never attempt blocked or dangerous routes 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)
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
From Admin Area (100-110):
- Primary: Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
- Secondary: Cafeteria exit → Assembly Bravo
From Cafeteria (111-120):
- Primary: Cafeteria exit → Assembly Bravo
- Secondary: Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
From Gymnasium (121-130):
- Primary: Gym exit → Assembly Charlie
- Secondary: Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
From East Wing (201-210):
- Primary: East stairwell → Cafeteria exit → Assembly Bravo
- Secondary: Central stairwell → Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
From Central Wing (211-220):
- Primary: Central stairwell → Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
- Secondary: East/West stairwell → Respective exits
From Library (221-230):
- Primary: Library emergency exit → North assembly
- Secondary: East stairwell → Cafeteria exit → Assembly Bravo
From Academic Wing (301-310):
- Primary: Central stairwell → Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
- Secondary: East stairwell → Cafeteria exit → Assembly Bravo
From Arts Wing (311-320):
- Primary: West stairwell → Gym exit → Assembly Charlie
- Secondary: Central stairwell → Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
From Auditorium (321-325):
- Primary: Main stairwell → Main entrance → Assembly Alpha
- Emergency: Stage exit → Fire escape → Athletic field
When to Evacuate
Evacuate When:
- Fire alarm sounds (even during lockdown)
- Specifically instructed by law enforcement
- Your safe room is compromised
- Directed by emergency responders
When to Stay in Lockdown
Stay When:
- No specific evacuation order
- Uncertain about threat location
- Safe room is secure and concealed
- Moving would expose you to danger
Fire Priority: If fire alarm sounds during lockdown, evacuate immediately - fire takes priority
Wheelchair Users:
- Use ramps and accessible exits only
- Never attempt stairs without assistance
- Staff will provide evacuation assistance
- Emergency evacuation chairs in stairwells
Hearing Impaired:
- Visual alarm systems throughout building
- Staff trained in basic sign language
- Buddy system for emergency communication
Vision Impaired:
- Audio systems with voice instructions
- Staff assistance for navigation
- Service animals remain with individuals
Medical Needs:
- Nurse’s office serves as medical staging
- Emergency medical supplies available
- Priority evacuation for life-threatening conditions
- Direct communication with emergency services
💡 Best Practices
Before Emergencies
Know evacuation routes, practice procedures, understand assembly points
During Evacuations
React immediately, help others, follow designated routes, report problems
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