People With Disabilities

If you are a person with a disability and need assistance when a building evacuation or other emergency is underway:

• Move to the nearest stairwell or safe exit. If you need help, ask someone to assist you to the nearest stairwell or safe exit.
• Make your presence known to others in the area.
• NOTE: Use of elevators during emergencies are only permitted when:
  • Severe weather/tornado conditions exist.
  • Instructed by emergency services personnel.
• Ask someone to notify emergency response personnel of your location and your need to be evacuated.

Visually Impaired

• Ask someone to explain the nature of the emergency.
• If necessary, ask someone to guide you to the nearest safe exit and to a safe location.

Assisting the Hearing Impaired

• Explain the nature of the emergency by speaking slowly and clearly in front of the person or by the written word.
• If necessary, guide person to nearest safe exit and to a safe location.