Persons with Disabilities

During Emergencies When an Elevator is Not Available for Use, the Following Procedures Have Been Developed to Handle Situations in Multi-Story Buildings for Those Unable to Use the Stairs:

• Designated personnel should escort individuals with impaired mobility to a refuge such as an enclosed stairwell landing that leads to an exterior exit at the ground level.
• Someone should remain with the individual while another person notifies arriving emergency personnel of the location of the person who needs assistance.
• The instructions of the emergency responder should be followed, and no attempt should be made to move the individual to another building level unless there is imminent danger in the refuge.
• Individuals unable to utilize the stairs and who are alone should call 911 and report the location of their planned refuge.
• Anyone unable to reach a refuge location (for instance due to smoke), should close all doors into the area, call 911 and wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

Individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan (IEEP)

Emergencies occur when we least expect them.  It is important to be as prepared as possible when an emergency arises on campus.  Planning ahead is especially important for persons with disabilities who may need additional assistance during a building evacuation.  Whether you are experiencing a temporary disability or have a permanent need for assistance, it is important to get input from campus experts on developing an evacuation strategy.  The Designated Representative at Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) will assist you with planning for an emergency evacuation from your campus building or campus residence. Fill out the the Individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan (IEEP) form below to list additional assistance that you may need during a building evacuation.

Individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan (IEEP) Form