Pasos evacuacion

Factors to Consider When Developing an Evacuation Plan
The following should be viewed only as suggestions: 1. You must identify your document with a specific title and explanation. Example: “Evacuation Plan” or “Evacuation Procedures” This plan is for use in case of a major incident such as fire, earthquake, bomb threat or medical emergency. 2. You must state the intent of your document, i.e.,The intent of this document is to acquaint the occupants (employees) of the building with procedures to be followed should an evacuation become necessary. 3. You must state the procedures to be followed: *** DO NOT PANIC! REMAIN CALM! THINK! *** I. If you discover a fire: A. B. C. D. E. RESCUE CONFINE ALERT ALARM EVACUATE Get everyone out of fire area/room. Close all doors as you exit. Closewindows, if possible. Pull manual alarm to alert others. Call 911 from a safe area. Proceed to nearest “safe” exit.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT REENTER THE DANGEROUS AREA UNTIL THE ALL-CLEAR SIGNAL IS ISSUED. II. If you hear a fire alarm: A. CONFINE B. EVACUATE Close all doors and windows in the room Go to the nearest “safe” exit.

III. If someone requires assistance (cannot walk, see, or hear): A. Assurethat they are responding. B. Assist them to an area of refuge. (Either beyond one or more smoke doors on the same floor or into a safe area in a stairwell C. Be sure to inform fire crews as to the location of residents (employees) requiring help to evacuate.

IV. IMPORTANT NOTES: Dial 911, giving name, address, telephone number, location of the fire, and if there are any fire victims. • • • • • •• Never delay sounding manual alarm. Do not prop hallway doors open. Know where all exits are. Do not attempt to extinguish the fire unless manual alarm has been sounded first. Visitors must be signed in and out, so that in times of emergencies, they can be accounted for. Confine! Isolate! Keep fire and smoke from spreading! Under no circumstances should you use elevators! TORNADO TIPS Tornadoesare frightening realities. We cannot prevent them or even predict where or when they will strike. Many of us are not sure what we should do during a tornado. However, we can take some precautions to minimize danger to people and property. When tornado season approaches, the watchwords are be informed and prepared. TORNADO WATCH A tornado watch simply means that conditions are favorable fortornadoes to develop. In this case, you should take precautions to protect yourself and your property and listen to the radio to keep informed. TORNADO WARNING A tornado warning means that a tornado has actually been sighted. If a warning is issued for your area, you should seek shelter immediately! There is little time for closing windows or hunting for flashlights. It is a good idea to know wherethings are and have an emergency storm kit already prepared. WHEN A TORNADO APPROACHES, YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION MAY MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH. Seek indoor shelter, preferably in a tornado cellar, underground excavation, or steel framed or reinforced concrete building of substantial construction. Avoid windows! IN OFFICE BUILDINGS: Stand in an interior hallway on a lower floor, preferablyin the basement.

COMMON MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT TORNADOES MYTH: THE BEST PLACE TO BE DURING A TORNADO IS IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A BUILDING. FACT: The southwest corner is no safer than any other part of the building. The safest place is in a basement under something sturdy, like a workbench. If there is not a basement, seek shelter in a small interior room in the middle of the building, likea closet or a bathroom. ALWAYS STAY AWAY FROM OUTSIDE WALLS AND WINDOWS. MYTH: WINDOWS SHOULD ALWAYS BE OPENED TO EQUALIZE PRESSURE. FACT: Opening windows to equalize pressure during a tornado is ineffective in reducing damage. Do not worry about the windows; think about protecting yourself. Also, flying glass is a real hazard. MYTH: YOU CAN OUTRUN A TORNADO IN A CAR. FACT: Don’t bet your life...