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Emergency Evacuation
Emergency Evacuation
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1. Are you a person with a disability? |
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If you are a person with a disability, it is your responsibility to plan ahead for emergency situations which could involve building evacuations. |
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2. Would your disability affect your safety in an emergency situation? |
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In many emergency situations, elevators will not work, lights will out, or telephones may not be operable. |
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3. Do you know the "safe places" in the buildings you use? |
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For many buildings a stairwell is a "safe" area to wait until emergency personnel arrive when stairs or elevators cannot be accessed. However, in some buildings, the stairwell acts as a chimney conducting smoke and flames. (For specific information contact the appropriate office listed below.) |
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4. Would you require special equipment for evacuation? |
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If elevators are not operating during an emergency, critical time can be saved when you have made arrangements with supervisors or faculty in the buildings or areas you occupy. Emergency personnel will need to know if you require an evacuation chair or other special equipment. This advance planning may save your life. |
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5. Do you know who to contact to learn about evacuation and safety? |
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If evacuation information is not posted in areas you use, then contact one of the following or the assigned person in the building you occupy.
Students
Services for Students with Disabilities
231-3788 (V)
231-1740 (TTY)
Employees and Faculty
Human Resources
231-9331 (V)
231-7227 (TTY)
Please note: When dialing between on-campus extensions, only dial the last five digits (e.g., 231-5000 - dial 1-5000) |
Additional Contacts
| Director of University ADA Services |
231-4638
231-7227 (TTY) |
University Architect |
231-3812
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| Blacksubrg Fire Department |
961-1175 |
Virginia Tech Police Department |
231-5123
231-3952 (TTY)
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| Physical Plant |
231-4300 |
Virginia Tech Rescue Squad |
231-7138
231-3952 (TTY)
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| Residential and Dining Programs |
231-6204
231-8718 (TTY) |
Environmental Health and Safety Services |
231-9198 |
For a copy of this information in an alternate format, please contact the Director of University ADA Services in Human Resources at
(540) 231-4638 (V); (540) 231-7227 (TTY)
Virginia Tech does not discrimiate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, gender,
sexual orientation, disability, age veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affilation.
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