Emergency Actions

In Case of Fire:

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!

Evacuate immediately when you hear the fire alarm or a NeSCC official tells you to evacuate. Always walk calmly and quickly to the nearest marked exit and your pre-designated assembly point at least 300 feet away from the building. Alert others to do the same.

If you are on a floor without ground level access and cannot use the stairs, stay near the stairwell if possible and await rescue.

In Case of Smoke/Possible Fire:

• If you see/smell smoke, call the Campus Police at 423.677.7927. If that number cannot be reached, call 911.
• If there is heavy smoke, activate a pull-station alarm, stay low, and evacuate to your pre-designated assembly point.
• If you see flames, activate a pull-station alarm and evacuate to your pre-designated assembly. Call the Campus Police at 423.677.7927. If that number cannot be reached, call 911.
• If you are trapped, shout at regular intervals to alert rescuers to your location. If a window is available, place an article of clothing in the window as a marker for rescuers.

Learn in Advance

• Know the location of your pre-designated emergency assembly point (at least 300 feet away from the building). The assembly points are designated on the evacuation plan posted in each building.
• When the fire alarm is sounded, College policy requires that all persons evacuate any facility via the nearest available exit to your pre-designated emergency assembly point.
• Close all doors to classrooms and offices. Leave them unlocked for emergency personnel unless otherwise instructed.
• Know the location of alarm pull-stations, fire extinguishers, fire exits, and assembly points in your area.
• If you are on a floor without ground level access and cannot use the stairs, stay near the stairwell if possible and await rescue.
• Do not re-enter the buildings until authorized to do so by emergency personnel.