Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Evacuating the Madeleine campus
Seek the closest exit whenever an emergency evacuation takes place on the Madeleine Campus. Exits and evacuation routes are shown on the maps provided below. See specific videos for more detailed instruction.
Fire Evacuation:
Leave the building through the closest exit.
Parishioners should assemble at the Field of Dream Safety Zone after evacuating parish facilities.
Earthquake Evacuation:
Take shelter under furniture and doorways, any reinforced structure that may provide overhead cover.
Wait for the shaking to stop.
Once the shaking stops, leave the building through the nearest available exit.
Watch out for overhead threats: power lines, broken branches, weakened structures.
Assemble at the Field of Dreams.
For Active Threats:
Run, Hide, Fight!
If possible leave the building as quickly as possible through the closest exit available.
If law enforcement is present, make sure your hands are empty and visible!
DO NOT ASSEMBLE after emergency evacuation. In this instance, continue to put distance between yourself and the threat.
Madeleine Evacuation Routes
Madeleine Church Safety Video.mp4Madeleine Church Evacuation Procedures
Click the video link on the left to review emergency evacuation procedures for the Madeleine Church.
Assisting Individuals with Mobility Challenges
One, Two, and Three Person Wheelchair Assistance on Stairs
These videos are intended for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional advice or skill training.