In the event of an emergency in a building with multiple floors
- Leave the area quickly.
- Follow the emergency evacuation plan for that building.
- Test doors for heat before opening.
- Do not use elevators in a building that is on fire.
- Use the nearest stairwell that is free of fire and smoke.
- Crawl under smoke.
If you are trapped in a building
- Stay calm.
- Go to a room with outside windows and a telephone.
- Stay where rescuers can see you.
- Wave a light-colored cloth.
- Open windows — but close them if smoke rushes in.
- Stuff clothing or newspapers around door cracks.
- Help others.
To learn how to assist people with disabilities during an evacuation, visit ready.gov/disability.
