What to Know
- When you hear a fire alarm, always evacuate! DO NOT ASSUME IT IS A FALSE ALARM OR A DRILL
- Emergency Notifications will be sent out via Trojans Alert
What to Do
- Obtain a map of all emergency exits, staircases and pull stations in your building.
- Familiarize yourself with the assembly area in the building you frequent. All building assembly areas can be found on the building facts sheets located on the Fire Safety website.
- Check evacuation routes for smoke. If unsafe, take an alternate route.
- Make a GO Bag and be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. If you need assistance with what to pack in your Go Bag, please contact Emmelina Najera at emmelina@usc.edu with the Office of Fire Safety, Emergency Planning and Business Continuity.
- DPS, Fire Safety and LAFD, may direct you to leave if you are in danger.
- If a voluntary evacuation order is issued for your building, take only essential items with you.
- If you are ordered to shelter in place do so until further instruction is provided via Trojans alert.
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