If an emergency situation results in the alarm system being activated, occupants of the building will hear the following:

• An initial alert ( pre-signal) tone will sound at approximately one-second intervals

• Following the pre-signal round, the alarm communications system will come on with a pre recorded message that will state:
  “Attention please, the signal tone you have just heard indicated a report of an emergency in this building. If your floor evacuation signal sounds after this message, walk to the nearest stairway and leave the floor. While the report is being verified, occupants on other floors should await further instructions.”

• This message will be repeated twice. If an evacuation signal follows the message, it will sound like a “slow whoop” tone. The duration of the “whoop” is about 3.5 seconds. The period of time in between the “whoop” is approximately one-half second. All individuals hearing this “whoop” on the floor where they are located must evacuate the area/building immediately.

There are three fire exit stairwells in Sargent Hall. One fire exit stairwell is located in the front of the building (on the right side next to the security office). The other two exit stairwells are located on both back corners of the building. Students, employees, and faculty should familiarize themselves with the fire exit stairwells.

Once outside the building, occupants should move away from the building so that others can exit. Individuals should assemble at the Boston Common, opposite Park Street Church, or follow the special instructions of the Boston Fire Department or other law enforcement personnel.

If you need assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor or supervisor or call Suffolk University Police at extension 8111.

Describe the type of assistance you need and the floor where you are located.

Go to the landing at stairwell number 1 (the fire exit stairwell in the front of the building on the right side of the building next to the security office). Wait on the landing for assistance from the fire department.

The fire exit stairwells are designed to be a safe location in the event of an emergency.

Students with disabilities who require special assistance to evacuate the building need to register the information with the University Police. You should provide the police with your class schedule each semester. If you have any questions, please contact EHS at extension 8628.