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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="text-align: justify;">I am passing this email along to inform you that a fire drill will be conducted next week as required by law. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and attention to</span><a href="https://studentlife.mit.edu/faqs/building-evacuation-procedure-covid-19-housing-policy#overlay-context=housing" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color:#1155CC">the fire evacuation procedure</span></a><span style="text-align: justify;"> (also copied below). The drill will take place at an unidentified time and all residents are reminded that fire emergencies can occur unexpectedly with
little or no warning<b>. Please treat every fire alarm as a real fire. </b></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">There are simple steps you can take to help prevent fires in your living areas. Please take a moment to review the</span><a href="https://ehs.mit.edu/workplace-safety-program/fire-safety/"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#1155CC">fire safety information</span></a><span style="color:black"> provided by the MIT Environment Health & Safety Office (EHS), as well as</span><a href="http://web.mit.edu/training/course.html?course=EHS00470w&sys=PS1"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#1155CC">this virtual EHS fire safety training</span></a><span style="color:black">. When in doubt, always double check whether you’ve left on a burner or forgot to unplug a device. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Thank you for helping to ensure the safety of our residential community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or EHS Program Manager, Alice Ursella, via email at
</span><a href="mailto:aursella@mit.edu"><span style="color:#1155CC">aursella@mit.edu</span></a><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">House Operations Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<o:p> </o:p><b><span dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, February 9</span> </b></p>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Maseeh Hall</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Baker House </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Next House</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Simmons Hall</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">New Vassar</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Tang Hall, Westgate Apartments</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Graduate Tower at Site 4</span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Evacuation Procedure</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">In the unlikely event of a fire, please follow the</span><a href="https://studentlife.mit.edu/faqs/building-evacuation-procedure-covid-19-housing-policy#overlay-context=housing"><span style="color:black">
</span><span style="color:#2E75B6">building evacuation procedure</span></a><span style="color:black"> listed below.
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Select the nearest exit<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Wear your face covering (everyone)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Do not take the elevator<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Activate the manual fire alarm if not already sounding<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Travel along the right-hand side of corridors and stairwells<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
If you were unable to grab a mask, turn away from others passing to limit exposure.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
If possible, direct yourself to the designated assembly locations* for your building (indoor or outdoor), and away from fire lanes. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Do not stand in front of the building entrance. Firefighters require easy access to the building.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
If there is inclement weather, take shelter in nearby buildings wherever possible and maintain proper distance.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
Once the Cambridge Fire Department or Housing staff gives the ‘all clear,’ you may return to your room.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">*<i>Assembly locations are reported on the Emergency Evacuation Plan posted on each floor next to elevators and stairs.</i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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