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Georgia State University Office of Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness. Important Telephone Numbers: University Police: 404-413-3333 Disability Services: 404-413-1560 Auxiliary Services (Vehicle Parking): 404-413-9500 Student Housing Office: 404-413-1800 Facilities Management: 404-413-0700. Emergency Evacuation

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Georgia State University Office of Emergency Management

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  1. Emergency Preparedness Important Telephone Numbers: University Police: 404-413-3333 Disability Services: 404-413-1560 Auxiliary Services (Vehicle Parking): 404-413-9500 Student Housing Office: 404-413-1800 Facilities Management: 404-413-0700 Emergency Evacuation for Individuals with Disabilities A fire or other emergency can strike quickly and often without warning. For your safety, it is important to be prepared. • Have an escape plan. • Familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes. • Practice your escape route. • Know at least two ways out of every building. If you would like more information on fire safety, you can contact the Fire Safety Manager at 404-413-9551. Georgia State University Office of Emergency Management http://safety.gsu.edu/emergency-management/ 4567 Main Street Raleigh, NC 02134 Office of Emergency Management 404-413-0783

  2. Emergency Procedures .Seek a safe location-preferably a marked area of refuge, or room with an exterior window, telephone, and a sold door. .Telephone the University Police at (404) 413-3333 and advise them that you will need assistance evacuating. .Give your exact location—building, floor and room number. . Give the telephone number from which are calling. .If it is safe to do so, remain on the phone. If the situation around worsens, dial 911 or call the University Police and update them of your situation. .If a telephone is not readily accessible, have someone advise the nearest police officer or fire fighter. .If you cannot access an area of refuge, you should go to an enclosed stairwell. Have someone advise a police officer or fire fighter of the location. Be sure not to block pedestrian traffic. If you get trapped Keep the doors closed! Signal for Help! Hang an object in the window (jacket, sheet, etc.) to attract attention. If there is a phone in the room, dial (404)413-3333 and report that you are trapped. Be sure to give your room number and location. • Individuals with disabilities are permitted to stay in a building during an emergency evacuation if assistance is essential for their evacuation, and they are located above, or below the ground floor. • It is important to note that elevators cannot be used during fires or other emergencies. • Faculty and staff members should make every reasonable attempt to ensure that individuals with disabilities needing assistance receive help in evacuating. • Individuals with disabilities include: • Persons using wheelchairs • Persons using crutches, canes, etc. • Persons recovering from surgery • Pregnant women • Those who require assistance in using the stairs. Contact Us Georgia State University Office of Emergency Management 34 Broad Street Atlanta, GA. 30303 (404) 413-0783 www.gsu.edu/oem

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