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MCC Daily Tribune

When the Fire Alarm Sounds!

Because real emergencies are so rare, many do not take the sounding of the alarm seriously. Most people think that in the event of a real emergency they will just naturally know what to do. But in situations where main routes are blocked, people can get disoriented and panic. Studies show that large percentages of employees do not know the best route out of the building if their main route is blocked. Research also indicates that in less than 60 seconds, a fire can fill a room with enough smoke to make it disorienting and difficult to find exits.

It is crucial to plan and practice building evacuation for a variety of emergency scenarios. For instance... if the main hallway was blocked, do you know where your closest alternative exit is? If you were unable to take the stairs because of a leg injury, would you know what to do? Has your office group or classroom group established a place to congregate outside the building so that everyone can be accounted for in a real emergency?

To ensure your safety, plan ahead and whenever the alarm sounds, assume it is a real emergency and quickly exit the building! Attached is MCC's Emergency Evacuation Procedure and a complete list of Areas of Assistance throughout our campuses.

Attached Files:
FIRE ALARM EVACUATION PROCEDURE.pdf
MCC AREAS OF ASSISTANCE LOCATIONS.pdf

Sharon Marini
Environmental Health & Safety
11/04/2019