If you hear your building's fire alarm:

• Immediately exit the building
• Always assume an emergency; never assume a false alarm
• Use stairs, not elevators
• Do not open door if knob is warm to the touch; stay in room and call 911 from campus phone (301-405-3333 from a cellular phone)
• Crawl on floor (where air is fresher) if you encounter smoke

If you smell smoke or see smoke or fire:

• Pull the nearest building alarm
• If you are in your room, close the door as you leave
• Safely exit the building, taking your keys, phone, purse, etc.
• Call 911 or 301-405-3333
• Never attempt to fight or put out a fire
• Tell staff or fire authorities exact location of fire or smoke

If you get trapped by fire or smoke:

• Call 911 or 301-405-3333 and report that you are trapped
• Keep the door(s) closed
• Hang an object out the window to notify rescuers of your location
• Do not jump; wait for rescuers

Plan ahead and be prepared:

• Read emergency/evacuation procedures posted in your room
• Know the locations of:
  • Fire alarm pull stations
  • Exit stairwells and doors
  • Evacuation routes
  • Your assigned outdoor assembly area
• Plan more than one exit route