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Emergencies that require either fire, police, or ambulance should first be reported to 911. Risk <br />Management should also be alerted to any fires or emergencies so that proper contact can be <br />made to all entities. <br />II. Alarm System Requirements: Alarm system requirements for notifying employees <br />during an emergency are as follows: <br />a. Provides warning for safe escape. <br />b. Can be perceived by all employees. <br />C. Alarm is distinctive and recognizable. <br />d. Employees have been trained on the alarm system. <br />e. Emergency phone numbers are posted. <br />f. Emergency alarms have priority over all other communications. <br />g. Alarm system is properly maintained. <br />ill. Sounding The Alarm: There are 2 different alarms. One alarm is constant and signals for <br />occupants to evacuate the building. The second alarm comes on once the building has <br />been deemed safe for return and is a slower toned alarm. <br />IV. Evacuation Plans: Emergency evacuation escape route plans are posted in key areas of <br />all County buildings. It should be noted that everyone should exit the building according <br />to the nearest and safest exit available. It is recommended that disabled patrons or <br />employees identify an "evacuation assistant' to assist in locating an on-site emergency <br />personnel and disclosing the location of the disabled person. There are basic evacuation <br />routes to safely remove disabled persons out of the building. Horizontal evacuation <br />entails exiting out of the building to gain access to the outside ground level or going to <br />unaffected wings of the building. Vertical evacuation utilizes stairwells to reach the <br />ground level. Another option in the event of no imminent danger is to remain in a safe <br />location with an exterior window and telephone to remain in contact with 911 and <br />disclose their location until emergency personnel arrive. <br />V. Employee Accountability: In the event of an evacuation, all occupants shall promptly <br />exit the building via the nearest exit. Go to your designated assembly point and report <br />to your supervisor. Each supervisor will account for each assigned employee via a head <br />count. All supervisors shall report their head count to their department heads, who <br />should then notify Risk Management at 704-222-2903 or 704-305-9723. <br />VI. Building Re -Entry: Once evacuated, no one shall re-enter the building. There will be <br />signage stating that the building is under evacuation and should not be entered. Once <br />the Fire Department or other responsible agency has notified us that the building is safe <br />to re-enter, then personnel shall return to their work areas. <br />VII. Hazardous Weather: <br />When a hazardous weather alert if made, all employees shall immediately report to the <br />AWachmenl number 1 \n <br />F-5 Page 238 <br />