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Emergency evacuation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emergency evacuation is the movement of persons from a dangerous place due to the threat or occurrence of a disastrous event. Examples are the evacuation of a building due to a bomb threat or fire and the evacuation of a district because of a flood or bombardment or an evacuation from a city due to a Hurricane. In areas threatened by disasters evacuation plans are established to prepare for an efficient evacuation and to avoid panic. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Emergency_evacuation   (1541 words)

Specifications of the Garaventa Evacu-Trac - Emergency Evacuation Chair The emergency evacuation chair shall be equipped with a hydraulic speed governor that controls the descent speed to a range that is safe for the passenger and the operator. The emergency evacuation chair must be designed so that in the majority of instances, one person trained in proper transferring procedures can single-handedly transfer the passenger into it from a wheelchair. The emergency evacuation chair shall be operable, down stairs and across landings with a passenger in place, by one person who has a smaller physical size than the passenger. www.evacutrac.com /evacuation-chair.html   (831 words)

Emergency Preparedness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Evacuations in response to hazardous material spills or sudden severe weather are provided with little or no warning, and often have to be accomplished after the fact, and in a disaster response environment. Evacuation of major portions of our population, either in response to localized or citywide disasters, can only be accomplished if the citizens and visitors are kept informed of approaching threats on a timely schedule, and if they are notified of the need to evacuate in a timely and organized manner. If an evacuation order is issued without the mechanisms needed to disseminate the information to the affected persons, then we face the possibility of having large numbers of people either stranded and left to the mercy of a storm, or left in an area impacted by toxic materials. www.cityofno.com /portal.aspx?portal=46&tabid=26   (8609 words)

Emergency evacuation: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Emergency evacuation is the movement of persons from a dangerous place to a safe refuge. In areas threatened by disasters evacuation plans are established to prepare for an efficient evacuation and to avoid panic panic quick summary: Evacuation plans are addressing the procedure and are therefore part of the procedural measures of www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/em/emergency_evacuation.htm   (508 words)

Job Accommodation Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Although employers are not required to have emergency evacuation plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if employers covered by the ADA opt to have such plans they are required to include people with disabilities. In this case, another form of training for emergency evacuation procedures may be needed, for example providing detailed written instructions. After the final evacuation plan is written, a copy should be distributed to all employees and key personnel. www.jan.wvu.edu /media/emergency.html   (1623 words)

Access Board Emergency Evacuation Plan This is the Access Board's current emergency evacuation plan, which it is making publicly available, along with information on how it was developed, as a resource for other organizations who may implement or update their own plans. Floor wardens are responsible for overseeing and coordinating evacuation activities, conducting a final pass through in the office space, ensuring that everyone receives the necessary assistance as appropriate, ensuring all doors to the elevator lobby are closed, and reporting the floor evacuation status to the building command center on the first floor. Given the complexities of a stairwell evacuation, we were concerned about the evacuation process and being able to communicate with each other, the building management and any emergency personnel in the event of an emergency. www.access-board.gov /evacplan.htm   (2385 words)

Department Emergency Evacuation Plan In this event, the building evacuation plan should be structured so it does not rely on an alarm to notify occupants of the need to leave. This document is to be readily available and provide information such as emergency telephone numbers; evacuation personnel duties; designated meeting points; and building information such as whether the building has an automatic sprinkler system, smoke detection, and/or manual alarm pull stations. Evacuation drills should be conducted annually to ensure that all elements of the plan could be conducted. www.northwestern.edu /risk/DERplan.htm   (315 words)

NYC Office of Emergency Management - Evacuation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Evacuation is used as a last resort when a serious threat to public safety exists. In a widespread evacuation affecting a large number of people, the City may open disaster shelters for those who cannot stay with friends or family outside the evacuation zone. In a planned evacuation, such as for a coastal storm, the City will advise residents of which areas are impacted and provide guidance on how the evacuation will proceed. www.nyc.gov /html/oem/html/readynewyork/response_evac.html   (515 words)

Emergency Evacuation Device - Garaventa Evacu-Trac Specifications The emergency evacuation device shall be equipped with a mechanical device that controls the descent speed to a range that is safe for the passenger and the operator. The Evacuation Chair must be designed so that in the majority of instances, one person trained in proper transferring procedures can single-handedly transfer the passenger into it from a wheelchair. The Evacuation Device shall be operable, down stairs and across landings with a passenger in place, by one person who has a smaller physical size than the passenger. www.garaventa.ca /et/spc.html   (645 words)

Joint Emergency Evacuation Program (J.E.E.P) Joint Emergency Evacuation Program (J.E.E.P) When a disaster strikes, shelter and transportation assistance is available to eligible disabled individuals who have no other way to evacuate their homes. JEEP is a computerized registry of people who require emergency evacuation assistance and education about the steps that may be necessary for their safety during disasters. When an evacuation decision is made, you should listen to the radio or watch TV to inform you of the designated pick-up locations. www.co.suffolk.ny.us /webtemp3.cfm?dept=23&id=348   (1039 words)

Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Well developed emergency plans and proper employee training (such that employees understand their roles and responsibilities within the plan) will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. An evacuation policy, procedures, and escape route assignments so employees understand who is authorized to order an evacuation, under what conditions an evacuation would be necessary, how to evacuate, and what routes to take. The best emergency action plans include employees in the planning process, specify what employees should do during an emergency, and ensure that employees receive proper training for emergencies. www.osha.gov /SLTC/etools/evacuation/eap.html   (1096 words)

evacuation You may be asked to prepare to evacuate if a situation has the potential of escalating to the point where an evacuation is required. An evacuation will be ordered if the community is threatened and there is time to evacuate safely and in an orderly manner. If you are bedridden, wheelchair bound, handicapped, or medically unable to evacuate and you are without the assistance or help needed to evacuate, please call 911 and request assistance for evacuation during an emergency. www.phila.gov /ready/evacuation.html   (478 words)

Emergency evacuation fails, Sussex responsible - Delaware Wave - delmarvanow.com The responsibility of the Legislature itself is in question here because the foresight necessary to begin to solve the problem of emergency evacuation by giving voice to the people at risk is treated lightly. Emergency evacuation of people from District 4 is a priority, not an idea that may be dismissed when approving innumerable large developments that make the emergency problem increasingly worse. The handwriting is on the wall: When emergency evacuation fails, Sussex County is responsible. www.delmarvanow.com /bethanybeach/stories/20050713/2179753.html   (576 words)

Search: emergency evacuation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) is in response to your inquiry on behalf of your constituent, Mary Lou Fenno, concerning emergency evacuation standards and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).... Emergency Procedures for Employees with Disabilities in Office... This is necessary to assure a safe "emergency" evacuation from the building for the individual with a disability.... www.adaportal.org /cgi-bin/texis.exe/webinator/search/?pr=dlkmstest&query=emergency+evacuation&cq=&submit=Submit¬q=&prox=sentence&sufs=0&rorder=1000&rprox=750&rdfreq=500&rwfreq=500&rlead=500   (267 words)

Emergency Exit and Evacuation Because it may be necessary to evacuate your place of business in order to remain safe, every employee needs to understand the evacuation procedures in their workplace. Although employees may be aware of the nearest exits in their work area, they may be in an unfamiliar section of the building during an emergency evacuation. Posting your emergency evacuation plan in a highly visible central location ensures that every employee is aware of all of the routes out of the building. www.gneil.com /info/exitsigns   (622 words)

Emergency Preparedness: Evacuation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) An able-bodied volunteer should stay with a wheelchair user in the platform area of the stairwell while a second person notifies emergency personnel or paramedics of the exact location of the wheelchair user. In a life-threatening emergency it may be necessary to remove an individual from their wheelchair. During certain emergency situations, particularly chemical, biological or radioactive material releases and some weather emergencies, you may be advised to “shelter in place” rather than evacuate the building. bfa.sdsu.edu /emergency/evacuation.htm   (722 words)

Menino details emergency evacuation plan - The Boston Globe Tow trucks and gasoline tankers would line evacuation routes to keep the road clear of stalled or out-of-gas vehicles, and police would strictly control traffic flow to avoid gridlock and the breakdowns that plagued the evacuation of Houston prior to Hurricane Rita. Menino, who released a different evacuation plan earlier this year that was criticized as inadequate by election rival Maura Hennigan and as ''problematic" by his own director of homeland security, cautioned that the plan is a work in progress. The blueprint, which rewrites an evacuation plan developed for the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, is meant to be adaptable to ''all hazards," Menino said. www.boston.com /news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/12/07/menino_details_emergency_evacuation_plan   (1259 words)

Emergency Evacuation Strategy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) As you plot the evacuation route, you’ll want to take into account and avoid passing by or through areas where additional risks lurk: janitorial/housekeeping supply closets, boiler and machinery rooms, chemical storage areas, fuel supplies, chemistry or art labs, and large expanses of glass (windows and skylights). The evacuation isn’t complete until everyone is accounted for, thus you’ll need to designate a rendezvous point far enough from your facility to keep people out of harm’s way. If not, or if the attack is the first notification of an emergency, people may have to wait until they identify where the gunman is before they evacuate. www.nonprofitrisk.org /mc/evacuation.htm   (1475 words)

Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation, Accident Insurance for U.S. Citizens & Non-US Citizens Liaison Traveler is designed to offer emergency medical evacuation, repatriation of mortal remains, accidental death and dismemberment, and other incidental coverage and services for persons traveling outside their Home Country. If you or any covered dependents become sick or injured during the period of coverage and it has been determined that an Emergency Medical Evacuation is required to either the nearest medical facility, where appropriate medical treatment can be obtained, or to your Home Country, all eligible expenses incurred are covered up to $100,000. An Emergency Medical Evacuation must be recommended by a legally licensed physician who certifies that the severity of the Injury or Sickness necessitates such Emergency Medical Evacuation, and agreed to by you or your representative. www.worldwidemedicalplans.com /lia-trav.htm   (1967 words)

Emergency Evacuation While all students, faculty, staff, guests and visitors must be cognizant of emergency evacuation procedures, this is especially critical for people with disabilities. Make yourself aware of the location of the nearest fire exit stairs and emergency phone and inform another student, staff, or administrator of your location if you are working in an isolated area of a building. In the event of an emergency evacuation, building administrators notify the University Police Communications Center of fire exit stairs location(s) of students and staff. www.upenn.edu /police/ee.htm   (427 words)

Emergency Evacuation for Persons with Physical Disabilities - The Police Notebook No one is expected to endanger him/herself in order to effect or assist with evacuation of others, but everyone has a duty to ensure that other occupants are aware of an emergency. Arrangements can be made to reasonably assure that assistance with evacuation is provided to anyone who is known to require it; contact the faculty or staff member in charge of the facility or area. Anyone with a disability not readily apparent should inform the person in charge of a facility that assistance with evacuation may be required to ensure it is available in the event of an emergency. www.ou.edu /oupd/disevac.htm   (817 words)

Emergency Evacuation Signs Emergency Evacuation Signs – Signs posted inside University buildings that indicate the evacuation routes, map legend, location of manual pull stations, fire extinguishers, elevators, and stairs, information on how to exit the building, and the emergency phone number. Emergency Exit Route - The pathway of a means of egress that is separated from all other spaces of the building to provide a protected way of travel to the exit. Replacing emergency evacuation maps that were originally approved and posted by Facilities Management and replacing maps in 19900 state-funded buildings. www.ehs.uci.edu /programs/fire/emergsignprog.html   (1080 words)

Emergency Evacuation Plan - Generic Harvard University's Emergency Evacuation Plan has been designed to assist facility managers in the creation of a system for protection of life and property in the event of a fire, explosion, spill or other emergency requiring building evacuation. Train the Evacuation Coordinator and all Safety Monitors on their responsibilities to implement the plan and to assist in the safe and orderly emergency evacuation of building occupants. The emergency action plan shall be in writing (except as provided in the last sentence of paragraph (a)(5)(iii) of this section) and shall cover those designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies. www-safety.deas.harvard.edu /Genepp.html   (3172 words)

Emergency Kit Supplies: Emergency Books: Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Complete Guide to Home Storage and Physical ... This book will not help you survive an emergency that you have not prepared for, but it will help you prepare so that you avoid emergencies in the first place. This book gets four stars, because although it is a very well researched and practical book, it is probably, as some other reviews have observed, strong on food preparation, needs and preservation (very important) but a little light in other areas. I do think, however, this is an excellent book and for anyone who is keen to inform themselves and prepare for crisis management beyond the 72-hour disaster scenario and wants to be prepared for "long emergency" scenarios, I think this book is indispensable. emergencykitsupplies.com /shop.php?c=Books&n=1000&i=0936348070&x=Crisi...   (900 words)

Exit Signage, Fire Safety, Emergency Evacuation Lighting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Exit and emergency evacuation lighting systems are designed and installed as an essential safety measure to reduce panic during an emergency evacuation by clearly identifying escape routes and providing visibility during power failure. If exit lights or emergency evacuation luminaires fail to operate when called upon, occupants can become disoriented, placing lives at risk. Chubb's routine service and maintenance programme ensures that your exit and emergency evacuation lighting system is regularly inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Australian Standards. www.chubb.com.au /eel.asp   (270 words)

Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness Evacuation planning is a critical component of life safety, including for persons with disabilities. Evacuation planning should include a needs assessment to determine who may need what in responding to an emergency and evacuating a facility. In addition, the Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities, which was established by Executive Order in 2004, is responsible for implementing policies to address the safety and security needs of people with disabilities in emergency situations. www.access-board.gov /evac.htm   (1667 words)

TRB Subcommittee ANB10(3) | Subcommittee on Emergency Evacuation The Subcommittee is concerned with all preparedness and operational issues associated with evacuations for both natural and man-made threats. This year has again proved to be a very busy one for evacuations with an unprecedented number of hurricanes in the Atlantic and a series of wildfires out west. These events are likely to bring greater attention to issues related to evacuation at the '06 meeting. www.rsip.lsu.edu /anb10-3   (578 words)

Russia Plans For Emergency Evacuation Of ISS Crew Russian space authorities are making contingency plans for an emergency evacuation of the crew aboard the International Space Station should a mission to resupply their dwindling food stocks fail to proceed on schedule later this month, news agencies said Friday. TsUP said the two-man crew could be evacuated aboard the Soyuz capsule, a re-entry vehicle attached to the ISS for just such a purpose. NASA is drawing up possible emergency plans to evacuate the International Space Station because the two-man crews are eating more than predicted, potentially causing a critical food shortage weeks earlier than expected. www.spacedaily.com /news/iss-04zzzd.html   (440 words)

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