KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE

This post is a continuation from the previous posting.

KNOW WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE

The above is one of the House Rules. Below is an extract from a website on the Internet.

IN CASE OF FIRE

When the fire alarm sounds you MUST evacuate. NEVER assume it is a drill or false alarm, treat each alarm as the real thing.

1) Feel your door knob before opening it.
- If the knob is hot, do not open it.
- If the knob is not hot, brace yourself against the door and open it slightly

2) If heat or heavy smoke is present in the corridor, close the door and stay in the room. Keep low to the floor if smoke is present.

If you CAN leave the room :
- Wear shoes, if possible, carry wet towels.
- Close all doors behind you to retard the spread of smoke
- If you are in another part of the building, do not return to your room.
- Go to the nearest exit or stairway. NEVER USE THE ELEVATOR. If the nearest exit is blocked, use an alternate route. If all exits are blocked, go back to your room and close the door. Follow the procedure below.
- Never re-enter the building until the staff indicates it is safe to do so.

If you CANNOT leave the room :
- If possible, open the windows at the top and the bottom to let out smoke and let in fresh air.
- DO NOT BREAK THE GLASS. Smoke and fumes may be drawn in through the windows. You must be able to close the window if necessary.
- Shout for help. Seal cracks around the door with towels or bed linens to keep out smoke. Stay near the floor when possible.
- Hang a sheet, jacket, shirt or other object in or outside the window to attract attention.

Bye.

FIRE OUTBREAK

I had noticed that some of my notices pasted in all the blocks concerning the above had disappeared. I feel this is an important notice, so I am posting the notice here for your attention.

FIRE OUTBREAK

1) For your own safety and interest, ensure a thorough knowledge of what is best to be done during a fire, and at the same time get to know the exact locations of the various fire-fighting equipments which are found on all floors of the apartment.
2) It is your responsibility to :
a) know the locations of all emergency exits, stairways, and fire hosereels and extinguishers.
b) know what to do in the event of a fire.
c) immediately raise the alarm at any sign of a fire, e.g. burning smell or smoke.
d) report any fire hazard, e.g. obstruction to exits or stairways, or any other fire risks to the supervisor.
3) In the event of a fire, any resident sighting it should immediately raise the alarm by smashing the glass panel of the nearest 'breakglass alarm', such alarm are located on both sides of the stairways of all floors, and attempts, ensuring no personal risk or danger is visible, to entinguish or contain the fire, with a portable fire extinguisher, or hosereel, which can be found on all the floors.
4) Do not, however, continue to fight the fire if :-
a) it is found dangerous to do so.
b) There is a sign that the escape route may be cut off by the fire, or smoke.
c) The fire is growing despite your efforts.
d) There is knowledge of gas cylinders nearby that can be threatened by the fire.
If you have to withdraw, close the windows and doors behind you whenever possible.
5) DOs
1) Do be calm and cool
2) Do try to call the fire brigade - Tel : 999/994
3) Do inform the building supervisor
4) Do secure only important and valuable items
5) Do leave the buildings quickly but in an orederly manner, via the staircase
DON'Ts
1) Do not panic
2) Do not rush
3) Do not use the lifts
4) Do not carry bulky or heavy things
5) Do not return to collect anything until the fire is confirmed totally put out

The above is extracted from the House Rules.

Thank you.