The annual fire drills for those located in SAB, BSB, HRB, SLB, VPA, WUIS and Cox Children's Center will be conducted on Friday, Oct. 28.
Drill Procedures
- When the alarm sounds, exit the area immediately. Take personal belongings. Lock work areas and offices. Close all other doors.
- Exit the building using the most direct route and the nearest exit. Do not use the elevator.
- Report directly to the Assembly location.
- Remain at the Assembly location until the “All Clear” is given by the UIS Police.
Use the table below to find the scheduled time for your building/location. Please note the times are approximate - the actual drill time will be dictated by radio station operations.
Friday, October 28
| # | Building | Time | Assembly Location |
| 1 | SAB | 9:00 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| 2 | BSB | 9:00 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| 3 | HRB | 9:15 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| 4 | SLB | 9:15 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| 5 | VPA | 9:30 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| 6 | WUIS | 9:30 a.m. | Outside the WUIS building (Southside) |
| 7 | Cox Children’s Center | 9:45 a.m. | Outside the WUIS building (Southside) |
In the event of a real fire, the following procedures apply to individuals with limited mobility:
- Do not use the elevator.
- Go to the nearest stairwell and remain there until help arrives. If possible, ask someone exiting the building to inform the UIS Police or an emergency responder of your location.
- Call 911 or the UIS Police at 206-7777. Be prepared to provide information about your location and any other information that will assist in evacuation. If help does not arrive in 10 minutes, call again. Be persistent.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above information about fire drills for the UIS campus, please contact Ravneet Chhokar, director of safety and environmental compliance, at rchho2@uis.edu or (217) 206-8062.
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