Evacuation
Prepare an evacuation plan and have it available at all times. Post in a conspicuous location. Be sure to include:

1. Primary and secondary evacuation routes
2. Procedures for the evacuation of persons with disabilities
3. Designated person(s) familiar with the building and its evacuation plan and responsible for meeting with the responding officers
4. Pre-arranged meeting point 150 feet away from the building
5. Responsibility and procedure to establish a head count

Remember!

• Walk, do not run to nearest exit
• Do not use elevators
• Assist people with special needs
• If you cannot return to your building, wait for instructions from DPS or other organization in charge
• Do not re-enter until advised to do so by DPS or OSEH or by someone from on-site incident command

If you are unable to evacuate the building during an emergency due to fire or building damage, call 911 and inform the DPS Communications Officer of your location and status.

Fire Prevention / Protection

• Place ABC dry chemical portable fire extinguishers on each floor and at stairways for hazards present on the jobsite.
• Travel distance from any point of the protected area to nearest fire extinguisher will not exceed 100 feet.
• Under no conditions will fire alarm detection devices (smoke/heat detectors) be covered, removed, or otherwise impaired without prior approval:

Contacts	Phone Number
Fire Alarm Shop Campus Locations	734-647-2046
University Hospitals	734-936-7521

• Special fire protection considerations must be given to locations where the presence of combustible or flammable liquids are stored.
• A water supply, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as practicable. Flammable and combustible materials must be stored in a well ventilated area away from all sources of ignition.
• Storage of Class I and II flammable liquids shall not exceed 60 gallons within 50 feet of any structure.
• Storage of propane in any building is strictly prohibited.
• A permit will be issued and followed prior to all hot work. Reference Hot Work Section.
• The elimination of combustible waste on a daily basis is a fundamental and critical part of any fire prevention program.
• Fuel-powered tools and equipment must be stopped and cooled down prior to being refueled, serviced or maintained. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance.
• Special fire prevention planning will be required for the following:
• Temporary buildings or trailers
• Lumber storage
• Combustible/flammable liquid storage
• Fuel gas cylinder storage
• LP gas cylinders/tank storage
• Heating devices/systems
• All temporary heating devices must be installed, used, and maintained in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and NFPA codes, and manufacturer’s instructions. There should be adequate ventilation to remove emissions.
• Smoking is prohibited in University facilities.

Flooding
IN CASE OF IMMINENT OR ACTUAL FLOODING:

1. If you can safely do so:
• Shut off all electrical equipment.
• Secure vital equipment, records, and hazardous materials (chemical, biological, and/or radioactive) and move items to a higher level, if feasible.
• Wait for instructions from DPS.
2. Do not return to your site until you have been instructed to do so by someone from on- site incident command, DPS or OSEH.
3. If assisting in cleanup, report any oil, chemical, or radioactive materials suspected of mixing with the flood waters to OSEH.
4. Do not dump flood water down any drain (storm or sanitary) unless approved by OSEH staff.

Flooded Area - General Safety
Be aware of the potential for electrical shock! Wear rubber boots in wet areas until it is certain no electrical hazard exists. Plant Operations or the appropriate maintenance group should be called to turn off all main electrical switches in the area. Electrical equipment used for cleanup in flooded areas must be protected with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).

After the main power has been disconnected by an electrician, unplug electrical appliances in wet areas. Do not turn on any appliances which have become wet until they have been thoroughly dried and checked for proper operation.

If water may have contacted any of the following, contact OSEH at (734) 647-1143 to evaluate the situation:

• Chemicals
• Radioactive materials
• Biological materials
• Food preparation/service areas

The gas supply to all appliances in flooded areas should be shut off until the appliance has been checked. Plant Operations or the appropriate maintenance group should be called to turn off gas lines in the affected area. Plant Operations can be reached 24 hours a day at (734) 647-2059. Do not use any open flame until the area has been ventilated for the potential presence of natural gas.

Sewage floods are particularly dangerous due to the solids content and volume. Precautions should be taken to prevent contact with the sewage and to isolate the area to prevent contaminants from being tracked to other parts of the building. Occupants not involved in the cleanup must be evacuated from these areas when sewage is present.

REMEDIATION PROCEDURES
Time is an essential consideration of remediation. All remediation projects should strive to complete initial cleaning within 24 hours.

Power Outages
In case of a major, campus-wide power outage:

1. Remain calm.
2. If evacuation of a building is required, seek out persons with special needs and provide assistance.
3. Do not use candles, lighters, or other types of open flames for illumination purposes.
4. Unplug all electrical equipment (including computers) and turn off the light switches.

If people are trapped in an elevator:

1. Tell passengers to stay calm and that you are getting help.
2. Call 911 and provide information.
3. Stay near the passengers until police or other assistance arrives, provided it is safe to stay in the building.

Tornado Safety Rules
A TORNADO WATCH means tornadoes potentially could develop and a TORNADO WARNING means a tornado actually has been sighted.

TO REPORT A TORNADO:
Call DPS at 911.

Follow your site-specific emergency action plan, if available.
Seek shelter/safety in the following areas:

• Basement, underground excavation, or lower floor of interior hallway or corridor (preferably a steel-framed or reinforced concrete building). Be aware that heavy rains may flood excavation areas!
• If no basement is available, seek shelter under a sturdy workbench or heavy furniture (i.e., table or desk)
• In open country, move away from the tornado path at a right angle
• If there is no time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression (i.e., ditch or ravine)

Avoid the following:

• Top floors of buildings
• Areas with glass windows or doors
• Auditoriums, atriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or other areas with large, free span roofs
• Automobiles

During a tornado, keep the following items with you:

• Flashlight
• Radio
• Portable or Cellular Telephone

Listen for:

• Radio reports and the City of Ann Arbor siren/public address and announcements