Action Guidelines
- Evacuate the building through the nearest exit.
- As you evacuate:
- Assist persons with disabilities.
- Stay away from anything that could fall on you.
- Open doors carefully.
- Do not use elevators.
- Do not move a victim unless there is an immediate threat to life.
- Once outside, stay at least 300 feet away from the building.
- Follow directions issued by emergency responders.
If you are notified that an explosion took place elsewhere on campus:
- Assess situation and decide whether to evacuate or shelter-in-place.
- Stay away from affected area.
- Follow directions issued through the Emergency Notification Network (ENN) or by emergency responders.
- Only call 911 if you have important and relevant information.
- Get additional information by visiting www.miami.edu or calling the UM Emergency Information Hotline 1-800-227-0354.
