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Responding to a Fire: Dial 911
- Activate a pull box if the building alarm has not sounded.
- Do Not fight the fire.
- Close the door to the room after exiting.
- Exit the building using emergency exits and stairwells.
- Do Not use elevators.
- Once outside, move to a safe area at least 150 feet from the building
- Call University Police at 564-2022*.
- Do Not Return to evacuated building unless notified by University Police.
- If you are unable to evacuate the building, Dial 911 with your location, then remain in the room, close the door to the room, block the bottom of the door with a wet towel if possible to prevent smoke from entering.
- If possible, identify your location by hanging clothing outside a window.
- If there is no window, keep low, where air is less toxic.\
* If you are dialing from an on-campus phone and the number begins with 564-, you only have to dial the last four digits of the number.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Michael Caraballo
Emergency Management Coordinator
Phone: (518) 564-7975
Fax: (518) 564-7986
E-mail: michael.caraballo@plattsburgh.edu