While the University takes every precaution to ensure your safety from fire, there are things you can do to protect yourself in the event of a fire in your dorm room. Remember these simple Do's and Don'ts.

If you are awakened by the sound of a fire alarm:

• Don't sit up!
• Roll out of your bed.
• Stay low.
• Crawl to the door.
• Feel the door to see if it is hot.
• If the door is not hot, kneel against the door and open it slightly.
• Check the hall for smoke and flames.
• If no smoke or flames, crawl along the floor of the corridor to the fire exit, staying low and using doorways as the guide.
• Leave the building and do not re-enter until an authorized person signals it is safe to do so.

Remember the following fire safety tips:

• Outlets should never be overloaded with multiple plugs.
• Do not use extension cords, only use multi outlet devices that have their own self contained circuit breaker.
• Never cover light bulbs with paper or clothing.
• Candles are not permitted in dormitories because of the fire hazard.
• Torchiere halogen lamps are strictly forbidden.