Explosions

• Report any explosion by calling 911 immediately.

• If necessary, or when directed to do so, activate the building fire alarm.

• Contact Maintenance at 6360 or 651-764-1202.

• During and/or after a building explosion

  • Do not use the elevators

  • Stay low to the floor and exit the building as quickly as possible

  • Cover nose and mouth with a wet cloth

  • When approaching a closed door, use the palm of your hand and forearm to feel the lower, middle and upper parts of the door. If it is not hot, brace yourself against the door and open it slowly. If it is hot to the touch, do not open the door - seek an alternate escape route.

  • Stay below the smoke at all times.

  • Assist the disabled to an enclosed stairwell landing and notify police and/or fire personnel of their location.

   

• After the explosion

  • If you are trapped in debris

  • Stay in your area so that you don't kick up dust. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.

  • Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort - shouting can cause a person to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

   

IMPORTANT: Untrained persons should not attempt to rescue people who are inside a collapsed building. Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.