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The New York State fire code requires fire drills to be conducted three times per year. Contrary to past practice, the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control now requires that drills be unannounced, with no accommodation for special circumstances (special events, exams, speakers).

Please be prepared to comply with required evacuation procedures.

Evacuation Procedure for Occupants

• When alarm sounds, proceed by the most direct means, in keeping with equitable distribution of traffic, to the nearest exit and stand at least 25 yards outside the building.
• Leave lights on.
• Close all doors.
• Turn off room fans; leave hood fans on.
• Turn off all electrical and gas appliances.
• Close doors to corridors; in the event of actual fire, leave doors in immediate areas unlocked.
• Reenter building when "all clear" is announced by college personnel conducting the drill.

For more information, visit our Web site, or call the Environmental Health and Safety Office, ext. 4038. Thank you for your cooperation.