The Promenade

Fire Evacuation Plan

2002

I.                   IN CASE OF FIRE IN YOUR UNIT, A HALLWAY COMMON AREA ETC:

A.                Go to the nearest Pull Station, located next to each stairwell exit sign (4 per floor).

B.                 Use a fire extinguisher only for a fire no larger than a trash can.

C.                Go to the nearest stairwell and exit. (Never use the elevators to exit)

See the appropriate floor diagram for the exit areas on your floor. 

D.                Always close the doors behind you to reduce the spread of fire and smoke - especially in the stairwells.

E.                 Go down the stairs.

F.                 In case of fire, call 911 and then inform the front desk as you evacuate the building with detailed information.

G.                Never use the elevators.  They are traps!

1.        The Fire Department uses them because they     have a fireman's service feature and must carry lots of equipment.  Even so, they stop the elevators two flights below the fire floor and walk the rest of the way.

H.                When you reach the bottom of the stairs, go directly outside.  Do not go to the garage or lobby.   Staying away from the lobby avoids clutter where the Fire Department needs to gain access.

II.                IF YOU ARE IN YOUR UNIT AND YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM ACTIVATE:

A.                Feel your door to see if it is hot.  Test any doors with the back of your hand.  If it is hot, do not try to exit through it.

B.                 Look out the peephole in the front door or slowly open the door a crack to check for smoke.

C.                If there is no heavy smoke, leave your unit as indicated above. 

D.                If there is heavy smoke or the door is hot:

1.        Close the door tightly - DO NOT LOCK.

2.        Hang a white sheet or other white material from the balcony to alert the Fire Department and call 911.  Let the Fire Department know where you are located.  They will give you instructions on what to do.  They may have you remain in your unit.

3.        If smoke is entering your unit you may need to place wet towels or sheets around the threshold of doors or vents to keep smoke from entering you apartment if it is not feasible to leave your unit.  Shut off heat/AC units by turning off your thermostat to the off position.

4.        If caught in a smoke-filled area, keep low to the floor under the smoke and move to an area of safety.

III.             IF YOU ARE IN THE GARAGE AND YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM ACTIVATE GO TO THE NEAREST EXIT.

IV.              THINGS ALWAYS TO REMEMBER:

A.                 Crawl low under smoke

B.                 Always bring your unit key.

C.                 Try to have a flashlight with you

D.                 Learn how to unlock your doors in the dark and know where your exit lights are!

E.                  Count the number of doors from your unit to the lighted exit, (at the stairs) so you can feel your way in the dark (or in the event of thick smoke you can reach the exit)

F.                  Never use the elevators

G.                 Check your door to see if it is hot before exiting into the hallway or through a closed door.

H.                 If you hear the fire alarm and do not have the ability to exit the building contact the Fire Department and advise them of your location and situation.

I.                    Don't panic! 

J.                   Never go back for anything!!!

K.                Practice your evacuation plan.