Building Evacuation
This document provides information on how to evacuate the Russell Labs building in an emergency. This information is taken from the Occupant Emergency Plan.
Audience
- Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Forest & Wildlife faculty, students, and staff; Hub staff
Overview
Evacuation Options
| Option | Go To This Location |
|---|---|
| 1) Shelter in Place | RL Basement |
| 2) Evacuation |
|
| 3) Relocation to Another Building Evacuation | Steenbock Library, Main Lobby |
Definitions
Shelter in Place - Keeping facility attendees, citizens and staff in place or in a particular shelter location for the emergency that has presented itself (examples: tornado, active shooter, or a threat inside/outside or in the vicinity of Russell Labs).
Evacuation - Movement of building attendees, citizens, and staff out of Russell Labs and relocating to an outside assembly point. An example of an evacuation would be in case of a fire.
Relocation to Another Building Evacuation - Movement of facility attendees, citizens, and staff out of the entire facility to a designated off-site shelter facility. This may occur when there is inclement weather during an emergency.
Designated Assembly Areas
| If Your Location in RL is... | Go To This Location |
|---|---|
| Main Entrance/Front/South | Assemble in front of tower |
| Entomology Wing/Northeast of building | Assemble at pad between Russell and Steenbock Library |
| FWE Wing/Northwest of building | Assemble between Russell and parking ramp |
In the Event of an Evacuation
Look for:
- the building exit signs
- evacuations routes posted in elevator lobbies and hallways
- movement of other building occupants
Resources
- Russell Labs Occupant Emergency Plan - contact the Facilities and Instrumentation Manager
- UW Police Emergency Management Plan - see UW Police Emergency Management