{"id":1690,"date":"2024-10-22T12:32:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/safety-transportation\/emergency-protocols\/evacuation-wardens\/"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:15:37","slug":"evacuation-wardens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/safety-transportation\/emergency-protocols\/response-teams\/evacuation-wardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Evacuation Wardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Protective Actions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Assist in alerting all persons to safely evacuate.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Assist in preventing re-entry access back into the building until authorized.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Communicate with emergency responders of situational awareness, as appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Evacuation Readiness Guidelines for Wardens<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wardens should be familiar with general evacuation procedures posted in their buildings. For more information, see the Emergency Operations Plan Appendix 2.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Know the locations of building exits, evacuation routes and assembly points.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Know locations of areas of refuge for mobility-challenged individuals who may not be able to exit the building.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be aware of locations that are likely to have visitors or individuals who may need assistance during an emergency.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be familiar with the building alarm system to accurately interpret alarms.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Know the location of pull stations and fire extinguishers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Participate in fire drills as performed by Public Safety.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Know at least two ways out of the building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Evacuation Warden\u2019s Role<\/h2>\n<p>When a fire alarm sounds or an emergency requires a building evacuation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/safety-transportation\/emergency-protocols\/response-teams\/volunteer\/\">volunteer fire\/evacuation wardens<\/a>\u2019 protective actions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fire\/Evacuation Wardens should encourage occupants to walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and evacuate safely<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the directions of the First Responders and\/or Public Safety Officers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Direct mobility-challenged persons to follow their individual plans and\/or direct them to an area of refuge.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">As you walk toward the nearest exit, call out, knock on doors, close doors as you pass as you evacuate<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If fire or smoke is observed, wardens must immediately discontinue activities and safely evacuate before the space becomes unsafe. (As a general rule, wardens should not fight fires or use fire extinguishers except for egress safety).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once outside, proceed to a clear and safe area at least 150 feet (half a football field) from the building.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Keep walkways clear for emergency vehicles and assist Public Safety Officers with additional tasks.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Report names\/location(s) of person(s) in need of assistance to the Incident Command\/Public Safety Officer. An Incident Command Post (ICP) will be established near the emergency site by the Department of Public Safety.\u00a0 <strong>Do not reenter the building<\/strong>\u00a0until you are told to do so by the Incident Command or a member of the Public Safety Department.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/safety-transportation\/report-a-crime\/\">Report any suspicious person or emergency<\/a> to Public Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protective Actions Assist in alerting all persons to safely evacuate. Assist in preventing re-entry access back into the building until authorized. Communicate with emergency responders of situational awareness, as appropriate. Evacuation Readiness Guidelines for Wardens Wardens should be familiar with general evacuation procedures posted in their buildings. 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