[Tang-residents] What to do if you burn your food...

[Vikramaditya G. Yadav]

Dear residents,
One of the most common culprits for fire alarms in the building is the cook
who resides in us all. Sometimes, the cook may overdo the frying or baking
and produce ample smoke. If this were to happen, do not panic and do not
rush to open the door. In fact, do not open the door at all. Instead, start
the exhaust fans above the cooking range and open your windows. The smoke
detectors in the hallways are ultrasensitive and if you open your doors, the
risks of triggering off the fire alarms are very high. The fire detectors in
your rooms have been programmed to be "aware of the cook". However, if there
is a real fire in the building or in your room, these alarms will be
immediately triggered.

If you have any concerns or suggestions, do email the THRA and we will try
our level best to address your concerns.

Best regards,
Vikram


On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 5:26 PM, Vikramaditya G. Yadav <vgyadav at mit.edu>wrote:

>
> 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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