In the event of an evacuation, UWSP Protective Services and Emergency Personnel will check the stairwells and the building to determine if any person(s) require evacuation. The Stevens Point Fire Department will provide emergency and non-emergency evacuation services for personnel with disabilities. If you are aware of an individual unable to self-evacuate, immediately notify the Stevens Point Fire Department or Protective Services of that person’s location. See below for emergency procedures.

For non-emergency evacuation of disabled individuals (such as elevator failure) Protective Services should be called and they will contact Stevens Point Fire Department non-emergency number 344-1833 to request evacuation assistance.

It is the responsibility of the disabled person to follow evacuation procedures. The Building Manager, Dean, Department Chair, or Director shall ensure that the evacuation procedures are made available to all students and employees. UW Stevens Point employees and students are not required to evacuate disabled individuals. Any assistance that is rendered is voluntary.

1. If you are on a building floor WITHOUT exit doorways directly to the outside, and you hear a fire alarm, or are informed of fire or other emergency situation:
   1. Go to a safe area immediately and close the door. Safe areas should have a closable door and may include:
      1. Emergency Stairwell Landings (Generally exit stairwells are enclosed with fire protective materials). Landings are the preferred location because they provide quicker response and access for emergency personnel.
      2. Rooms with windows to the outside and equipped with a telephone.
   2. Inform or ask someone, a building occupant or manager in particular, to alert the first arriving emergency responders of your presence and location.
   3. If possible, call 911 to ensure rescue personnel are notified of your location and:
      1. Request "IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO EVACUATE", especially if threatened by smoke or toxic fumes;
      2. Provide operator with your exact location, building name, floor and room number;
      3. Give phone number you are calling from;
      4. Remain by the phone. Police have radio contact with officers at the scene and will keep you informed of situation
2. If unable to communicate or call from a safe area, get in front of a window and signal emergency responders from the window to alert them of your presence. Use towel or other means to draw attention to your location. Try to seal any cracks, vents, etc. where smoke might enter. Follow other applicable Fire procedures.
3. If you are on a ground floor (main floor) with exit doors, leave the building by normal means.