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If you discover fire on your floor

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Rescue Anyone in the immediate danger area if you can safely do so. Activate the nearest pull station to engage the building fire alarm system. Confine the fire by closing doors to the fire scene and securing potentially dangerous substances and/or equipment. Evacuate the building by the nearest or alternate exit if possible. Do not use elevators during an evacuation! If you are not able to evacuate, go to designated Areas of Rescue Assistance or nearest stairwell if you can.  Once you are safely outside the building, call 911. Alert authorities to those who may need assistance. DO NOT reenter the building until you are informed by emergency response personnel that it is safe to return.

 

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  • Once you are safely outside the building, call 911.
  • Alert authorities to those who may need assistance.
  • DO NOT reenter the building until you are informed by emergency response personnel that it is safe to return.

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ready@uic.edu

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