SAFETY INFORMATION

on and off campus students

Safety First

When you are in isolation or quarantine, your safety still comes first.

ALARMS and EMERGENCIES

  • When a fire alarm is activated, evacuate the building immediately through the closest exit.

  • If you detect smoke or flames, it is ok to leave your room to pull the fire alarm, if it is safe to do so.

EVACUATION

  • Rooms and buildings on campus have evacuation guidance to help you.

  • In a building emergency requiring evacuation, physical distancing from others is no longer the priority.

  • Establishing physical distance once you are outside is a good idea, but not the priority in an emergency.

  • Hang your mask on your doorknob so that it is easily accessed if you leave suddenly.

  • Elevators do not function when a fire alarm is activated. If you are able to navigate stairs, follow the stairs down to the first available egress to the outdoors and stay in a safe location outside the building.

  • If you are not able to navigate stairs, get to fresh air at the nearest egress if possible, or stay in your location and await help. See the guidelines provided by the Fire Safety Office.

  • Always follow the directives of responding emergency personnel.

COMPANION ANIMALS

  • If you have a companion animal living with you, please pre-plan your evacuation so that a leash or carry case is by your door. It is important that you evacuate yourself as the first priority. For your safety, having a plan for your companion animal is very important to ensure a rapid evacuation.

Brown University Fire Safety Guidelines for Residence Halls

Residential Hall Guidance 2017.pdf

Weather Emergencies and Power Outages

If severe weather is forecast or approaching, remain sheltered and follow Brown Alerts.

  • For immediate threats, you will receive a Brown Alert on your cell phone and through email.

  • When weather situations are expected, you should charge all your devices and be prepared for a power outage.

  • In the event of an outage, EMS will prioritize delivery of emergency flashlights. EMS will continue all support services such as food delivery under these circumstances.

  • For immediate safety concerns, call the Brown Emergency Number 401-863-4111.

Note:

If you have any medical or assistive devices that require continuous power, please notify EMS immediately by calling 401-863-4111.