The possibility of a fire, tornado, or bomb threat at the System Complex is remote, but even the possibility of such an occurrence requires the implementation of a plan to ensure the orderly and safe evacuation of all employees. The University of Texas System Complex Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan is designed to assist you in responding to certain emergency situations and evacuating to a safe location when necessary. Each System Administration department safety liaison (DSL) maintains a copy of this plan.
Kiosk - 4441
Ashbel Smith Hall Lobby (Weekday office hours) - 4440
Claudia Taylor Johnson Lobby (Weekday office hours) - 4498
Colorado Building Lobby (Weekday office hours) - 4450
Lavaca Building Lobby (Weekday office hours) - 4609
O. Henry Hall (Weekday office hours) - 3780
-Evacuate immediately and pull the pull station on your way out
-Only use fire extinguishers if the fire is small enough to contain
-Immediately evacuate the building using the nearest safe exit
-Close doors behind you
-DO NOT use elevators
-Calmly walk to your building’s designated assembly area and assemble with your work group for a headcount
-Inform your DSL if you leave the assembly area
-Wait for the all-clear signal before re-entering the building
CTJ and ASH employees and guests:
-Assemble at the corner of 6 th Street and Colorado at the fountain in the plaza
OHH, CLB, LAV and NOR employees and guests:
-Assemble at the southeast corner of 7 th Street and Colorado in the parking lot
NOTE:For inclement weather during a fire alarm, assemble at the CTJ parking garage, upper level. Enter from the ramp at the guard kiosk.
The inclement weather assembly areas above are used for fire alarms only. Tornado safe areas are listed in the next section below.
False Alarms: Once an evacuation has started, never go back no matter who tells you differently. If it is truly a false alarm, then a successful evacuation will serve as the annual drill. Proceed to your assembly area and wait until you receive instructions.
The Office of the Director of Police is responsible for monitoring the weather, issuing advisories, initiating evacuations, and announcing ‘all clear’
ASH employees and guests:
-Proceed immediately to the ASH parking garage, lower level (ASH-LL)
OHH and CTJ employees and guests:
-Proceed immediately to the CTJ parking garage, lower level (CTJ-LL)
-OHH occupants should access the garage through the tunnel
CLB employees and guests:
-Proceed immediately to CLB basement
NOR employees and guests:
-Proceed immediately to the NOR parking garage, lower level
LAV employees and guests:
-Proceed immediately to first floor copy room and adjacent hallway
-Call 9-911
-Send someone to obtain first aid kit and AED from guard station
-Administer first aid/CPR/AED if properly trained to do so or call a trained individual (a list is on the AED)
-Notify ORM ( 4661) and ODOP (4680)
For minor medical emergencies notify ORM (4661) and ODOP (4680).
-Transfer the Call to ODOP (4680)
-If caller hangs up notify ODOP
-If ODOP determines that it is a credible threat requiring evacuation, they will use the building intercom system to provide instructions.
-Do not touch the package
-Notify ODOP (4680) or ORM (4661)
-Call ODOP at 4680. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends call U. T. Austin Police Department at 471-4441
-In the event of a power outage, the emergency generators will provide power for the life safety systems, emergency lighting/phones and elevators.
-In the event of an extended power outage, ODOP, Facilities or ORM will determine when to ask the Chancellor for permission to send everyone home. If not available, continue down the list of seniority until someone grants permission.
Provided by:
The University of Texas System Administration
Office of Risk Management
Phillip B. Dendy, Director
October 2005 (revised)
For questions or concerns regarding this page please contact the Office of Risk Management Section at 499-4661.
