Evacuation of Individuals with Disabilities



In cases of emergency, those individuals with physical disabilities, who are not on the ground floor, may need assistance with building evacuation.

For Ambulatory Individuals


(Those individuals with disabilities that might impair rapid building evacuation such as those who are blind, deaf, or using walkers or crutches):
  1. Guide the individual to a stairwell and assist them in evacuating once a clear passage has been established.

  2. Guide them to the designated evacuation area.

For Non-Ambulatory Individuals


(Those confined to wheelchairs):
  1. Move the individual to the appropriate refuge area near a stairwell and await assistance if there is no immediate danger.

  2. Contact Campus Security at extension 5911 or (815) 836-5911 and provide as much information as possible as to the location and condition of the individual.

  3. If the hazard becomes life-threatening, move the individual to a room and close the door. Inform Campus Security immediately of the new location of the individual.

Do not use elevators for evacuation in any fire or other emergency that may affect building electricity.

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