In the event of an emergency
In the event of an emergency requiring police, fire, or ambulance, dial 911 immediately.
Be ready to report the exact location of the emergency or patient, and the nature of injuries.
Ensure the scene is safe and there are no further hazards to people in the area or yourself.
Do not move the patient unless there is a high risk of further injury or death. Keep calm and do not leave the patient unattended unless doing so creates an imminent risk.
Be prepared to assist if requested by the First Aid Attendant or Paramedic.
Lock Down
One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency is to lock down. This is aimed at keeping you safe while remaining indoors. Lock down means immediately taking refuge inside a secure area/ room of the building; do not stay in open or common areas.
If a lock down is advised for a CNC building, all persons in the affected building will be told that CNC is preparing to lock down. Please proceed to a secure area and lock the door behind you. When CNC Security, CNC staff, or external authorities announce the decision to lock down, you must follow their directions.
Remember: Do not leave the building until authorized to do so by Security, CNC staff, or external authorities.
Evacuate
An emergency evacuation order will be announced with the sound of the fire alarm bell.
- Leave the building immediately via the nearest exit. If the situation permits, close doors and windows, disconnect laboratory power equipment, secure safes and cash registers, and take personal belongings with you only if they are readily available.
- Do not use elevators under any circumstances.
- Assist persons in wheelchairs to the nearest fire exit stairwell (assisted evacuation area). Inform Security, Facilities, or emergency response personnel if someone needs help to evacuate. Assisted evacuation areas are indicated on the evacuation plans posted in hallways.
- Follow the directions of Security, Facilities, or emergency response personnel on site.
- Once outside, move to the closest assembly area located in the various parking lots; these areas are identified with signs.
- After hours (11pm to 7am), you must leave out through the nearest exit and then congregate at the assembly area in front of the campus to wait for instructions.
- Do not block exit doors or impede the movement of others leaving the building.
- Notify emergency response personnel at the scene if you are aware of some individuals that are still in the building (i.e. in evacuation areas, or who are injured).
- Keep roads and walkways clear for emergency vehicles.