Building Evacuation

There are two types of building evacuations: fire evacuations, which are initiated by the sound of the fire alarm, generally in response to a fire in the building. The second type is a controlled evacuation, in response to any non-fire hazard in the building.

Upon hearing the fire alarm or being asked to evacuate from your workspace:

STAY CALM

• Stop what you are doing (safely).
• All building occupants – faculty, staff, students, contractors and visitors – must evacuate the building or the designated area (only for confirmed partial evacuations).
• If you are in the building, but away from your workstation, do not return to your office or locker to collect any belongings.
• Evacuate the building using the primary fire escape route and emergency exit as long as it is safe to do so.
• Follow the directions of the fire warden (safety vest) or Security Services.
• Always use the stairs and never use the elevators. Ask Security or the fire wardens for assistance if you believe that you cannot make your way out on your own.
• If you are hosting any visitors at the time of evacuation, have them remain with you as you evacuate.
• Gather at your respective external muster point, unless instructed by Security or a fire warden top gather at an alternate point. Remain in your respective designated area unless instructed otherwise.
• Report employees, contractors, students or visitors missing and potentially still in the building.
• Do not attempt to re-enter the building unless authorized by Security Services or the Winnipeg Fire Department.
• Await further instructions from Security, fire wardens or WFPS.

Person requiring assistance:

• If you are unable to walk down the stairs to evacuate, wait for assistance at the stairwell. If possible, contact Security Services or 911 to inform them of your location.
• If you have a disability you can be proactive by developing an individualized safety plan. Please visit the Individualized Emergency Plan webpage.

Building Evacuation Muster Points and Alternate Assembly Areas:

A muster point is a pre-determined location where staff, faculty, students and visitors will assemble and await further instructions upon evacuation. An alternate assembly area refers to a second pre-determined location where staff, faculty, students and visitors will assemble in the event that the designated area is deemed inaccessible or in a hazardous or exposed area. These would most often be the next closest muster point to your location.

University of Winnipeg Muster Points are shown on the Emergency Assembly Map [PDF]