Campus community members will be advised to evacuate a college building during an emergency or for other safety reasons. The signal to evacuate will normally be given through the use of fire alarm bells/horn system or verbally during a gas leak emergency.

Since gas is lighter than air, it will rise to the ceiling level of a room and work its way down to the floor. An explosion can be caused if the fire alarm bells/horns, telephone, or appliances in the affected area are used.

What to Do:

When the fire alarm bells/horns sound or you are verbally advised to evacuate a building or area:

Remain calm, and leave the building and/or area in a safe and orderly manner.

As you are leaving the building:

  • Assist disabled persons or others requiring assistance.
  • Hold on to handrails while on the stairway.
  • Do not use elevators, matches or lighters.
  • Proceed to a safe location away from the danger after leaving the building or area.

Contact Us

Environmental Health and Safety
Reynolds Building, Room 104C
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
ehs@wnc.edu
775-445-4458