BUILDING - EMERGENCY

Emergency Contacts | Examples of what is considered a building emergency | icon of fire What to do if you come across a fire | Evacuation Procedures

Emergency Contacts

First Contact	Barbara Sawyer	416-978-0031
Second Contact	Elizabeth Broccoli	416-978-0787
Third Contact	Security	416-978-3636

The following list of items are considered emergencies:

Electrical - electrical outlet that is normally used is not working
Elevators - reporting elevator malfunctions
Floods/Water Leaks - ceiling leaks, toilets
Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - too cold, too hot
Locks - doors not locking, closures not working properly

What to do if you discover a fire:

Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you can do so safely.
DO NOT use the fire hoses.
Vacate the fire area immediately and close door behind you.
Activate nearest wall mounted fire alarm.
Proceed to the NEAREST exit and evacuate the building.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Report the fire to the Fire Department 9-911 and Campus Police 9-416-978-2222 or 8-2222.

BUILDING - EVACUATION

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Evacuation

Proceed to the NEAREST fire exit
Evacuate the bulding quickly and completely
DO NOT use elevators
If stairs become unusable, exit the stairwell you are in at the closest Cross-over Floor (11th, 9th and 4th floors)
DO NOT carry food or drink into the stairwells
DO NOT gather in the building lobby or obstruct the exit path
Proceed to a safe location away from the building
DO NOT re-enter the building until the alarm stops

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Mobility Impaired Persons

If on ground floor, exit building by west door and proceed south to accessible ramp
If above or below the ground floor, do the following:
Telephone Campus Police at 8-2222 from nearest internal phone or 416-978-2222 from your cell phone
Identify yourself to the campus police dispatcher, state that the fire alarm in the OISE building is sounding and that you are mobility impaired and cannot leave your floor area. If you smell smoke, or are in immediate danger, inform the dispatcher
Provide your exact location - Floor and Room Number
Provide the Phone number and extension you are calling from. Your information will be relayed to emergency response personnel who are en route or on the scene
Remain by the phone and follow the instructions of the dispatcher
If the conditions at your location deteriorate (any increased danger or hazard), call the dispatcher immediately with an update
Toronto Fire Services will facilitate your evacuation if your safety is compromised

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Course Instructors and OISE Faculty

Evacuate the classroom and close the door
Direct all students/occupants to the nearest stairwell exit
Evacuate the building quickly and completely
DO NOT use elevators
If stairs become unusable, direct students to the Cross-over Floors (11th, 9th, and 4th floors)
Ask the students TO NOT carry food or drink into the stairwells
DO NOT gather in the building lobby or obstruct the exit path
After exiting the building, direct students away from the building and proceed to a safe location
DO NOT re-enter the building until the alarm stops

PARKING GARAGE AND BEDFORD AVENUE LOT

There are emergency assistance (red) push buttons located throughout all levels of the Parking Garage which will connect you directly to the U of T Police.

There is a code blue station (tall red pole with bright blue light) located near the entrance to othe Bedford Avenue parking lot, close to the north-west corner of the Faculty of Social Work building. In case of emergency, pushing the button will connect you directly to the U of T Police, and is available 24/7.