Alarm or Evacuation

What do U of A alarms mean?

University buildings may be evacuated for a variety of reasons, including fire, weather emergencies, hazardous material releases or bomb threats.

Leave the building immediately through the nearest marked fire exit. Do NOT use elevators or pedways.

When an alarm sounds or you are told to evacuate the building

What to do

Leave the building immediately through the nearest marked fire exit. Do NOT use elevators or pedways. Close doors behind you.
As you leave, accompany visitors and alert others.
Once outside the building, move to the muster point. Muster points are identified by maps in the elevator lobby of your building.
Notify emergency responders if you suspect that someone is still inside.
Do NOT re-enter the building until permitted to do so by emergency responders.

If you cannot evacuate due to disability or injury

Do not use pedways or elevators to exit the building.
If possible, report to the nearest emergency exit stairwell and remain there. These are the safest places to wait and be rescued from. Emergency exits are marked on maps posted in elevator lobbies.
If you cannot safely find or safely travel to an emergency exit: go to the nearest room and close the door.
Alert Protective Services at 780‑492‑5050 (or you can call 911). Tell them where you are, and tell them about your disability or injury. They will let first responders know to come get you. They can also tell you if it is a planned fire drill, and what else to do to keep safe while you wait. .
If you are deaf or hard of hearing: Those registered with Text 9-1-1 can text their location to 911. Registered video relay service users can enter the digits 9-1-1 in their VRS app.

Be Prepared for a building evacuation

Familiarize yourself with the evacuation route and closest designated muster/gathering point. You can find this information on the signs posted next to elevators and stairwells in university buildings.

Ensure your staff, students, and visitors know your evacuation procedures.