UHD Emergency Management & Fire Safety will conduct annual campus evacuation drills Sept. 23 - 25, 2025.
Each drill will last approximately 15 - 20 minutes. For all drills, individuals should evacuate their building via the nearest stairwell/exit. For information on evacuation procedures at UHD, visit the Fire & Life Safety webpage.
In case of inclement weather, please prepare to evacuate by standing near the closest stairwell/exit inside the building; stand to one side of the hallway, leaving a clear path for evaluators to conduct assessments; and wait for further instructions.
Special Instructions for Occupants of the One Main Building
- Floors 1 – 3 will fully evacuate the building according to the schedule shown below.
- Floors 4 – 10 should stand near the closest stairwell/exit but should not evacuate the building. Stand to one side of the hallway, leaving a clear path for evaluators to conduct assessments. Do not stand inside the stairwells.
Special Instructions for Occupants of the Academic Building
- Floors 3 and 4 will fully evacuate the building according to the schedule below.
- Floors 6 and 7 should stand near the closest stairwell/exit but should not evacuate the building. Stand to one side of the hallway, leaving a clear path for the evaluators to conduct assessments. Do not stand inside the stairwells.
IMPORTANT:
- Take your phones, keys, purses, and any other personal effects with you.
- Take an umbrella and/or jacket with you (depending on weather conditions).
- Close your office/classroom doors as you leave.
- Proceed quickly and quietly to your exits and assist anyone in need to the safety zones.
- Do not use the elevators.
- Do not re-enter the buildings until the all clear has been given.
The full drill schedule is shown in the table below:
