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The building evacuation plan is building specific. It is important for all employees of the University to be familiar with the evacuation plan for the building that is their primary place of employment, as well as other areas that they frequent. Evacuation plans and means of egress are posted in all classrooms and most elevator lobby areas. Employees are advised to familiarize themselves with the closest route of safe egress.

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Floor Wardens: The Floor Wardens in each building serve on a voluntary basis and report to the Emergency Manager. In the residence halls the Resident Assistants serve as Floor Wardens.  Floor Wardens serve as coordinators in the event of an evacuation and are trained in the various escape routes and evacuation procedures.

Floor Warden ResponsibilitiesWarden Responsibilities:

• To assist occupants in exiting the building by identifying exit routes (IF THEY CAN DO SO SAFELY)
• To know the assembly areas and to communicate this information to occupants in the event of an evacuation
• To check all areas of their floor (IF THEY CAN DO SO SAFELY) to ensure that occupants have vacated the floor
• To maintain a list of the occupants on their floor which they take with them in the event of an evacuation
• To assemble with the occupants of their floor at the assembly area and conduct a head count, if possible. Notify the emergency personnel of any persons who cannot be accounted for
• To notify emergency response personnel of any persons that they know have special needs or disabilities, or other non-ambulatory individuals who are unable to evacuate the building unassisted

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