• Call 911 when it is safe to do so. 2. “Run,” “Hide,” and “Fight” are the actions that both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommend in an active shooter situation. Each action is explained in further detail below: Run . If possible, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:

Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place OSHA’s Role in Emergency Response General Business Preparedness for General, Construction and Maritime Industries Introduction Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them.

Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 This bulletin provides information for codes officials on how to create a simple building evacuation diagram. In addition to exit signs that guide people to safety, some buildings — like hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, offices and high-rise buildings — are required to post an evacuation diagram.

Emergency evacuation is the urgent immediate egress or escape of people away from an area that contains an imminent threat, an ongoing threat or a hazard to lives or property.