Evacuation

Emergency Evacuation

1. Evacuate immediately. Take personal items only if safe to do so.
2. Walk, do not run, from the building.
3. Do not use elevators.
4. Go to your designated evacuation assembly area. Your supervisor will take roll and account for all personnel.    
5. Do not re-enter the building until cleared to do so authorized emergency personnel.

Shelter-In-Place

In rare instances immediate evacuation may not be the safest option. Examples could include situations in which hazardous materials were released into the environment or  security incidents in which individuals would be safest remaining in place.  The University Department of Public Safety will direct affected individuals to shelter-in-place if necessary.  

To shelter-in-place take refuge in a small interior room with few, if any, windows or other connections to the outside environment. Seal the space so contaminants cannot enter. 

• Close all windows and doors.
• Seal gaps under doorways and around windows with wet towels, duct tape and/or plastic sheeting or other impervious materials.
• Turn off the ventilation system if possible.
• Avoid eating or drinking any food or water that may have been contaminated.

Non-emergency Evacuation 

1. If non-emergency building evacuation is recommended, gather personal belongings and secure your work area, if safe to do so, before exiting the building.
2. Persons who need assistance during non-emergency evacuation can call DPS at 541-346-2919 for assistance. During regular working hours, the building manager, department emergency response coordinator, or office manager should be notified of persons who need assistance so they can advise emergency personnel on their location.