INITIAL RESPONSE

When an evacuation is necessary from a floor or building:

Remain calm

Alert others in the area of need to relocate or evacuate

Listen for instructions

Move out of the immediate area

Leave the building through the closest exit

Once outside the building move to designated meeting place

• From the front entrance, turn right, walk down the sidewalk, turn right and gather on grassy parkway N side of building
• From the NE entrance, cross parking lot and gather on grassy parkway N side of building
• From the south entrance, cross the parking lot and gather in the grassy area on the SW corner of parking lot

Account for all patients, parents, visitors, and staff

 

SECONDARY RESPONSE

• Suggested evacuation priority: ambulatory, assisted, then dependent
• Notify Skokie Fire Department of any person unable to evacuate the building
• Report any missing person to Skokie Fire Department
• Wait for instructions from the Skokie Fire Department and/or Hospital Designee before re-entry.
• Call and update Lurie Hospital Security 312-227-7777