To our campus community,

During the month of October we will commence our yearly building evacuation drills which will take place throughout the week of the 13th.

These drills will be fairly quick. Please leave the building as soon as the alarm begins and encourage those in your classrooms to do the same so that we may swiftly resume with your activities. If you do not see certain buildings on the schedule that is because the second half will take place the 1st week of March. 

The schedule is as follows:

Monday (10/13)                                                                   
8:50 AM - Schatz Energy Research Center / Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS)

Tuesday (10/14)
8:50 AM - Forestry / Natural Resources 

Wednesday (10/15)
8:50 AM - Facilities Management
9:50 AM - Jenkins Hall

Thursday (10/16)
8:50 AM - Student & Business Services (SBS)

9:50 AM - Harry Griffith Hall (HGH)

Friday (10/17)
8:50 AM - Science Complex (A, B, C, D) 

The following are quick tips when evacuating with disabilities or when assisting someone else with disabilities. For more detailed information or additional resources visit https://www.humboldt.edu/campus-resilience-and-response/building-evacuation-drills

What I Can Do to Prepare

• Create a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) with simple, pictorial instructions or color-coded routes

• Build in rest breaks into evacuation plan; avoid strenuous routes when possible

• Carry pre‑printed cards or devices indicating “I can’t speak—help me evacuate” or directions for evacuation

• Carry a seizure action plan or medication reminders if needed

• Practice handling locks, latches, doors in evacuation scenarios

What I Can Do To Help

• Communicate calmly and slowly, using clear, simple language and reassurance

• Ensure smoke-free paths; notify emergency responders of someone with breathing difficulties

• Tell the person slowly, write simple messages, or use their communication device

• Escort them calmly along known routes; disable distractions that might cause confusion 

• Be aware seizures or disorientation may occur; stay with them and seek medical help if needed

• Assist physically within your capability: guiding, carrying via proper techniques or equipment like evacuation chairs

And above all else…

• Always ask what assistance is needed and follow the individual’s lead

• Notify emergency services promptly of anyone waiting in refuge points or with special needs

In the event of an emergency, it is expected that all students and staff work together during an evacuation. However, there may be circumstances that prevent you from being able to fully assist others or get to a safe place. If assistance is not immediately available, the person should remain in the area and call for help until assistance arrives. Persons who cannot speak loudly should carry a whistle, bang on a metallic object or have other means of attracting the attention of others.

Rescue personnel, fire and police will first check all exit corridors and exit stairwells for trapped persons first, if you know a location of someone left behind – let emergency personnel know immediately

For more information please contact Risk Management at risk-management@humboldt.edu or check out our website for more details 

https://www.humboldt.edu/campus-resilience-and-response/building-evacuation-drills