Fire Safety
Preparing for emergencies in
advance is one of the most effective ways to deal with potential disasters.
Review the following precautions and prepare to take the recommended steps.
Steps to follow if you see a fire:
- Activate
the nearest fire alarm
- If on campus, call security at 218-5940; if off campus, call
for the Pikeville Fire Department at 9-911. Give your name,
address, location, and the extent of the fire.
- Calmly
alert people in the building, and evacuate the building by following the EXIT
signs.
Steps to follow if you are caught in a fire:
- Remain
calm
- Before
opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it is HOT;
- Do not
open the door. Open the windows.
- If it is possible lower the
top half of the window to let out heat and smoke and raise the lower half to
let in fresh air.
- Seal crack around door with
towels, linens or clothes. Soak these items in water if possible.
- To attract attention, hang objects out the window. Shout for help.
- Keep low to the floor. Take
short breaths to avoid inhaling smoke. Place a wet towel over your nose and
mouth. Keep your head six to eight inches off the floor.
- If
the door is not hot, brace yourself against the door and open it slowly. If hot air or fire rushes in, close
the door and refer to step 2A.
- If
you can leave, close all doors behind you and proceed to the nearest safe exit.
Leave the building and stand clear of the fire. Help police and fire personnel
when they arrive.
Steps to follow for fire prevention:
- Know
every regular and emergency exit. Know how to activate the alarm system and
what it sounds like. Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to operate
them.
- Arrange
the contents of your room with fire safety in mind. Maintain clear and
unobstructed access to your room door, from both inside and outside.
- Do
not overload the electrical outlets. Do not use broken, frayed, or cracked
electrical cords. Multi-outlet surge protectors are not allowed in dorm areas.
Do not suspend lamps or lights by their own cords.
- If
you smoke, exercise care when smoking and do not smoke in bed.
- Do
not allow excess clutter of flammable materials.
-
Candles are not to be in dorm areas.
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