Emergency Guidelines for the Campus Community

Explosions

In the event of an explosion, follow these procedures to help assure your safety:

• Evacuate the building quickly and calmly.
• If items are falling off bookshelves or from the ceiling, take refuge under a sturdy table or desk.
• If there is a fire, stay low to the floor and exit the building quickly.
• If you are trapped in debris, tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are.
• Assist others in exiting the building and move to your designated evacuation area.
• Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and responders.
• Do not attempt to rescue people who are inside a collapsed or compromised building unless you have received specific training to do so.  Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

©2003 The Trustees of Princeton University. Last modified 03-Mar-2004 16:37 by Robin M. Izzo