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Expectations During an Incident
Fire
or Smoke >>
- If you discover
a fire or smell and/or see smoke, get out of the
area, report the incident to University Police – 202-994-6111 at
Foggy Bottom, 202-242-6111 at Mount Vernon, or 911 elsewhere –
quickly and notify them of your address and the exact location
of fire or source of smoke.
- Pull the local
fire alarm, which is located in your building.
- If there is smoke,
stay low to the floor and move to a safe area. Smoke will rise towards
the ceiling.
- Feel closed doors
for heat before opening them. It is best to use the back of your hand
– it is more sensitive to heat than the palm. If the door is hot,
the fire may be on the other side of the closed door; if another escape
route exists take it. If not, open the door carefully to see if escape
is possible. If escape is not possible, put signs in the windows and,
if available, use phones to alert first responder to your need for rescue.
- If you can get
out, evacuate the building as described above.
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