[Tang-Residents] FW: Updated building evacuation procedures

[Michael J Collins]

Below, please find information regarding updated evacuation procedures which align with social distancing guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A sign highlighting this information is also attached to notify students within the residence hall (please print and post).  Please ensure to share this importation information with your residents, email to students from you below.  Any questions about the new procedures may be directed to EHS Program Manager, Alice Ursella, via e-mail at aursella at mit.edu<mailto:aursella at mit.edu> or via phone at (617) 253-4257.

Sincerely,

Rich Hilton

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Dear Residents,

MIT's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office would like to remind you that in the unlikely event of a fire or building evacuation, please follow the evacuation procedures that you have learned during regular fire drill procedures.  However, due to the current COVID-19 public health emergency, and according to guidance for social distancing by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it may not be possible to gather together in the designated assembly area for your building.  It is most important that you move away from the building and remain at least 6 feet away from each other.  Please observe the following updates to the building evacuation procedure:

Updated Building Evacuation Procedure:

  *   Maintain a safe distance from others while evacuating the building, CDC suggests maintaining at least 6 feet distance from others.
  *   Do not take the elevator.
  *   Direct yourselves to the designated assembly locations for your building (indoor or outdoor).  If the space is too crowded, please move away and maintain at least 6 feet from other residents.
  *   Do not stand in front of the building entrance.  Firefighters require easy access to the building.
  *   Do not stay in the building. If there is inclement weather, take shelter in nearby buildings wherever possible and maintain proper distance.
  *   Once the Cambridge Fire Department (CFD) gives the 'all clear' to return to your room, ensure to keep 6 feet away from other residents.
  *   In an effort to maintain social distancing, avoid taking the elevator to return to your room.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Division of Student Life (DSL) EHS Program Manager, Alice Ursella, via e-mail at aursella at mit.edu<mailto:aursella at mit.edu> or via phone at (617) 253-4257 or the EHS Office at (617) 452-3477.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this information and continued cooperation to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

XXX




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