[Tang-residents] In case you hear a fire alarm...

[Vikramaditya G. Yadav]

Dear residents,

If you were at home on this dreary day, you would have already experienced
two fire evacuations. Do not be alarmed for this is unprecedented in Tang
Hall's recent history. However, there are some items you should follow in
case of another fire alarm:

1. When you hear the fire alarm, leave your rooms immediately. It is for
your own safety and unnecessary delays could jeopardize your well being. If
it is raining or snowing, take a coat and wear your shoes.

2. Before you leave your apartment, check if your roommates are inside their
rooms. If you know they are inside sleeping, ensure that they are up and are
getting ready to exit the building.

3. Do not use the elevators during a fire evacuation.

4. Take the stairs and exit the building in an orderly fashion. Do not panic
if you see flames, smoke and smell something burning. Do not dash out. It
will cause a stampede. You always have enough time to evacuate.

5. Once on the ground floor, leave the building! Do not stand in the area
around the doors. Also, do not stand near the building. If there is a
serious fire and debris begin to fall from the floors above, you could be
gravely injured. Always stand at a sufficient distance away from the
building.

6. If it is raining or snowing and you forgot your coat and shoes inside
your room, do not run back inside. Walk to Westgate and seek shelter there.

7. While at Westgate, make sure you do not block the exits of Westgate. If
there is a fire at Westgate at the same time, this could be calamitous.
Also, when it comes to standing inside, give preference to those without
adequate clothing to brave the cold weather. If you have a coat and shoes,
it is best to remain outside.

8. Do not second guess if the fire has been put put. The fire chief will
declare if it is safe to re-enter the building.

9. If there are simultaneous fires at Westgate and Tang Hall, assemble in
the tennis courts. That is the designated fire safety assembly point.


Regards,
On behalf of the THRA,
Vikram
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