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General Evacuation
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
- The alarms will sound.
- Leave equipment in a safe configuration, if time permits.
- Close office and lab doors.
- Leave the building by the nearest exit, do not use elevators.
- Move at least 25 yards (23 meters) away from the building.
- Contact your supervisor for accountability purposes via phone, text, or email, if necessary.
- Wait for further instructions.
- Remain where you are, do not re-enter the building until an “All Clear” has been issued.
Be aware of emergency response vehicles and personnel. Follow directions from first responders.
Only re-enter once the “All Clear” is given !!!
Evacuation Assistance
If you require assistance evacuating a building during an emergency while on a NIST campus, please complete and submit this form prior to your visit.
Gaithersburg: Evacuation Assistance Notification Form N586-G
Boulder: Evacuation Assistance Notification Form N586-B
If you have any questions while completing the Evacuation Assistance Form, please contact eso [at] nist.gov (emergencymanagement[at]nist[dot]gov) for guidance.