IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCY | Emergency Management

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If you are in immediate danger, find a safe location in the building and shelter in place and call 911 or UMPD to report your location
- Safe locations include:
  - One-hour fire resistive hallways adjacent to an exit
  - Vestibule location next to an exit enclosure
  - A portion of a balcony location near an exit stairway
  - Stairway landing within a smoke-proof enclosure (do not obstruct the stairs)
  - Enclosed room, away from the hazard
If you are unable to call 911, advise others around you of your location and have them inform emergency personnel of your location.
You are encouraged to carry a sounding device like a small whistle, flashlight, and cell phone to alert emergency personnel of your location.
Having a well-practiced plan may save your life. Call the UMass Office of Emergency Management (413-545-2682) for assistance in developing plans that apply specifically to you.

Only attempt an emergency evacuation if you have had emergency assistance training or if the person is in immediate danger and cannot wait for emergency personnel
ALWAYS ask a peer with a disability how you can help BEFORE attempting any rescue technique or giving assistance
- Ask how to best assist the individual and whether any precautions must be taken or if certain items need to be taken.
Evacuate the building per their instructions using stairwells, do no use elevators unless requested by police or fire personnel.
If you know of someone you couldn’t assist, notify emergency personnel, or call UMPD (413-545-3111) immediately.