FIRE & TORNADO SAFETY PLANEcumenical Theological Seminary

Detroit, Michigan 48201 (313) 831-5200 (313) 831-1353 Fax

FIRE SAFETY PLAN

SECTION I – FACILITY

This is a three-story and basement, masonry and steel frame construction building with six exits from the front of the building and three exits from the back of the building. The first floor (mezzanine) through floor three is occupied as offices, sanctuary, classrooms, kitchenette, and maintenance room. The second floor is occupied as offices and a classroom. The third floor is occupied as offices and a classroom. The fourth floor is a gymnasium. Bathrooms are also located in the basement, on the first, second, and third floors. Standpipe systems are not located in each floor stairwell. Smoke detectors are located throughout each floor in offices and corridors. The building does not have an emergency fire alarm system. Fire extinguishers are in the building as indicated on the attached floor plans. The building does not have overhead sprinklers. Flammable liquids are not stored. The electrical room is located in the basement near the restrooms. The building is heated by 2 boilers. The gas shut off is located in the utility room off from the library.

SECTION II - IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

The vice president of administration or Campus Security personnel without delay shall place a call to the fire department by calling 911. The assigned floor coordinators, upon receipt of fire alarm, shall take charge of assisting other employees and visitors in evacuating their floor via the closest unobstructed stairway, exit building and proceed.

SECTION III – WHEN YOU DISCOVER A FIRE

1. The first person to discover a fire shall immediately verbally alert other staff members in the vicinity by use of established code word for fire (CODE RED). NEVER VERBALLY YELL FIRE. It may cause panic.

2. If possible, assist all persons in the immediate vicinity of fire, especially those with special needs.

3. Isolate the fire, it possible. Close the door to the fire scene after all persons have been evacuated from the vicinity. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire, unless the fire is small and you have received the proper fire extinguisher training and the proper fire extinguisher is available and ONLY AFTER THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN CALLED.

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As a rule of thumb, if you cannot extinguish the fire after using two fire extinguishers,

confine it, evacuate using nearest stairway.

4. Evacuate - DOWN TO LOBBY. Use closest unobstructed exit.

5. Notify vice president of administration, security personnel or assigned staff as to the fire location and severity, and proceed to exit the building. Call 911 immediately.

6. Floor coordinators shall take a head count and report all missing persons to firefighters in charge at the scene.

7. Remember, once you leave the building, do not re-enter for ANY REASON, until you have received an all clear.

SECTION IV – WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM

1. Listen and follow the instructions of the person in charge (floor coordinator, etc.) or directions broadcasted over the phone system intercom.

2. Assist the floor coordinator(s) in evacuating those with special needs, visitors, employees, etc.

3. Close the door (s) behind you.

4. Do not use elevators.

5. Leave the building using the closest exit that is not obstructed by fire.

6. Floor coordinators shall take a head count and report all missing persons to firefighter in charge at the scene.

It is impossible to anticipate every fire situation; however, the above fire safety procedures have been utilized to cover most fire situations.

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TORNADO SAFETY PLAN

SECTION I –GENERAL INFORMATION

Tornadoes usually occur in the spring and summer; they are formed by severe thunderstorms and can consist of whirling winds of up to 300 miles per hour. Tornadoes can sweep through an area, causing serious damage and destruction. In addition to injuries and structural damage, electrical shorts, gas leaks, etc., may create fires or other hazards. Everyone must understand the terminology associated with tornado safety. Tornado watches are issued by the Severe Storms Forecast Center in Detroit, Michigan in collaboration with the local National Weather Service office. The local National Weather Service issues tornado warnings.

SECTION II –TORNADO WATCH

Weather conditions are considered favorable for tornadoes to form in and near the watch area. These conditions are determined by the National Weather Service which transmits the watch information through weather radio, television and radio. When a tornado watch has been issued for a particular area, our staff and security personnel will monitor weather radio, local radio or television for additional watches or warnings.

SECTION III –TORNADO WARNING

Tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted by the public or local law enforcement, or that Doppler radar has indicated an area of rotation that could develop, or has developed, into a tornado. Take shelter immediately. Remember that tornadoes can form and move quickly; therefore, there may not be adequate time to issue a warning. If severe thunderstorms occur, be alert to the fact that a thunderstorm could trigger a tornado, and be prepared.

SECTION IV –TORNADO PLAN PURPOSE

To provide staff, faculty, students and visitors with guidance on the procedures to be followed when notified of a TORNADO WATCH and/or a TORNADO WARNING originating from the National Weather Service.

SECTION V –PROCEDURES FOR TORNADO WATCH

When the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch, the vice president of administration in coordination with the campus security personnel will notify via phone, email and/or face to face all staff, faculty, students and visitors on campus. The notification will include the following information/instructions:

• Seminary is under a TORNADO WATCH• Time tornado watch expires • Normal routine will not be interrupted unless a TORNADO WARNING is issued • If the weather radio or outside sirens sound indicating a tornado warning for Wayne County, proceed immediately to nearest designated tornado shelter.

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SECTION VI –TORNADO WARNING

When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, the weather radio and/or the tornado sirens will be activated. All individuals on campus will proceed to the designated tornado shelter area in the lower level of the building that they are currently in.

IF YOU ARE IN A BUILDING, STAY IN THAT BUILDING AND GO TO THE NEAREST DESIGNATED SHELTER AREA. IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE, IMMEDIATELY ENTER THE NEAREST ENTRANCE AND PROCEED TO THE NEAREST DESIGNATED SHELTER AREA.

The vice president of administration, campus security personnel or floor coordinators will direct building occupants to proceed in a quick and orderly manner to the nearest designated shelter area in the building. Special assistant will be given to those persons with special needs.

No one is permitted to leave the building until an all clear has been given by the vice president of administration, security personnel or Local Emergency personnel, i.e., fire and police department.

Building occupants should proceed quickly but also in an orderly manner to avoid injury to themselves or others.

Once building occupants arrive at their designated shelter, they should take a seat in the shelter area, if seats are not available, or calmly remain standing.

Everyone should REMAIN IN THE SHELTER UNTIL THE TORNADO WARNING IS OVER. THERE IS NO "ALL CLEAR" SIGNAL GIVEN; THIS INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY LISTENING TO A RADIO OR TV STATION, OR BY CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. The vice president of administration and/or campus security will work to ensure that they stay connected to the news media for updates.

If there is no time to escape or find shelter, occupants should lie flat in a ditch or depression, avoiding areas subject to rapid water accumulation or flooding in heavy rains.

Trouble areas/places to avoid includes: 1) All outside walls, elevators and windows of buildings. 2. Any low-lying area that could flood. 3. Vehicles---do not use for shelter.

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BUILDING FLOOR PLANS