INITIAL RESPONSE

When relocation or evacuation is necessary the Chicago Fire Department will make an announcement and provide direction.

• Remain calm
• Alert others in the area of need to relocate or evacuate
• Listen for instructions from overhead announcement
• Move out of the immediate area as directed by Chicago Fire Department
• Those able to walk down the stairs, leave the building through the closest stairwell
• Do not use the elevator
• Once outside the building move to your assigned meeting place: in front of the parking garage across the street
• Account for all residents, parents, visitors, and staff
• Wait for instructions from the Chicago Fire Department before re-entry.

SECONDARY RESPONSE

& FOLLOW UP

• Suggested evacuation priority: ambulatory, assisted, then dependent/most difficult to move.
• Move dependent/most difficult to move to the stairwell which is a safe area of refuge
• Move ambulatory and assisted patients to the balcony outside the building which is a safe area of refuge
• Clinical Staff take all pertinent resident care items when relocating or evacuating
• Keep to the right when relocating or evacuating
• Report any missing person to Chicago Fire Department
• Wait for instructions from the Chicago Fire Department before re-entry.
• Call Almost Home Kids Operations Director