If you hear an alarm or an administrator tells you to evacuate, evacuate immediately.

• DO NOT HESITATE. Do not take any personal belongings with you.
• Facilitate an orderly evacuation of the building or area.
• DO NOT USE ELEVATORS DURING A FIRE OR AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE.
• Assist those requiring assistance during the evacuation (children, persons with disabilities, etc.).
• When possible, close doors as you leave the room or office. Do not lock inside doors.
• Follow the evacuation route outlined on the map posted in your classroom or office.
• Walk quickly to the nearest exit and alert others to do the same.
• MOVE AT LEAST 500 FEET AWAY FROM THE BUILDING(S) TO A SAFE AREA.
• Wait quietly and calmly. Ensure that evacuees group at designated assembly points.
• Make sure no one is missing from your area.
• If anyone is missing, notify emergency personnel.
• Give official information and directions as soon as possible.
• DO NOT INTERFERE WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES OR STAFF.
• DO NOT BLOCK FIRE LANES OR FIRE HYDRANTS.
• DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING(S) FOR ANY REASON UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION.
• Stay in place until an “all clear” is issued by emergency personnel or administration.

Possible Evacuation Assembly Sites (If necessary):

For the Main Building:

• Outside: Upper Main Parking Lot
• Inside: DCC gym and/or Toepke Center gym

Campus Evacuation:

• Good Weather: DCC Baseball Complex
• Bad Weather: To Be Announced

All contracted events on campus must follow and comply with Dawson Community College Evacuation Procedures and supply contracted security for those events.