What do I do in the case of a tornado or fire emergency?

Answer

Shelter and evacuation areas are listed below for CED buildings.

 

JACKSON STREET BUILDING

Fire Evacuation Assembly Sites

Primary: Sidewalk across from Jackson Street Building next to the bus lane, and bottom of the rear drive next to the parking deck.

Alternate: Training and Development Building parking lot in front of the parking deck, and the quad in front of the Main Library

Tornado Shelter Areas

Lecture halls 123 and 125, classrooms 126 and 128, and the hallway on the lower level beside the lockers.

 

TANNER BUILDING

Fire Evacuation Assembly Sites

Primary: Across Spring Street in the parking lot

Alternate: Innovation Hub

Tornado Shelter Areas

Oval area on 3rd floor, with doors to classrooms and corridors closed, and 303 and 306

 

BISHOP HOUSE

Fire Evacuation Assembly Sites

Primary: Parking deck sidewalk 

Alternate: Sidewalk across Jackson Street behind the Administrative Building 

Tornado Shelter Areas

Bottom of the stairs between offices 2 and 4. Close all office doors. 

 

DENMARK HALL

Fire Evacuation Assembly Site

Founders House and Garden Area 

Tornado Shelter Areas

Room 20 and corridor in basement of Denmark Hall 

 

FMG HOUSE

Fire Evacuation Site

Denmark Hall 

Tornado Shelter Areas

Primary: If safe to go outside, go to the basement.

Secondary: Under the stairs with the doors to the parlor, dining, and ball rooms closed, or the restroom.

 

  • Last Updated Aug 28, 2025
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  • Answered By Tom Jones

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