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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Dear Residents,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">I am writing to inform you that a fire drill will be conducted this week as required by law. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and attention to</span><a href="https://studentlife.mit.edu/housing/housing-policies/fire-and-life-safety"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:#467886"> the
fire evacuation procedure</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> (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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:#467886"> fire
safety information</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> 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="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:#467886"> this
virtual EHS fire safety training</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">. When in doubt, always double check whether you’ve left on a burner or forgot to unplug a device. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">“Thank you for helping to ensure the safety of our residential community. If you have any questions related to the fire drill, please contact me. For safety-related questions,
please feel free to reach out to the EHS Program Manager, Alice Ursella, at </span>
<a href="mailto:aursella@mit.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">aursella@mit.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:black">.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Evacuation Procedure</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">In the unlikely event of a fire, please follow the</span><a href="https://studentlife.mit.edu/housing/housing-policies/fire-and-life-safety"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos;color:#467886"> building
evacuation procedure</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos"> listed below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Select the nearest exit<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Do not take the elevator<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Activate the manual fire alarm if not already sounding<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Travel along the right-hand side of corridors and stairwells<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">If possible, direct yourself to the designated assembly locations* for your building (indoor or outdoor), and away from fire lanes. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Do not stand in front of the building entrance. Firefighters require easy access to the building.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">If there is inclement weather, take shelter in nearby buildings wherever possible.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">Once the Cambridge Fire Department or Housing staff gives the ‘all clear,’ you may return to your room.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">*<i>Assembly locations are reported on the Emergency Evacuation Plan posted on each floor next to elevators and stairs.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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