On Sep. 2, a fire alarm was activated in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. After a comprehensive review, it was determined that a faulty sensor was the cause. This event provided a valuable opportunity to revisit best practices for fire alarms on our campus.
As documented in NMC’s Emergency Management Plan on page 23, please remember the following points:
Fire or presence of smoke in a building:
- Pull the building fire alarm to alert all building occupants.
- Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission.
- Go to the designated evacuation point as directed on the Emergency Management Plan (page 34).
- Elevators are not to be used during any evacuation or related to a fire.
- When safely away from the building, call 911 then direct someone to call Campus Security at (231) 995-1111.
- Notify responding emergency personnel of any persons remaining in the building.
- Evacuation maps are posted in each building and room.
- Do not re-enter a building unless directed by a First Responder or Campus Security.
Fire alarm sounds in a building:
- Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission.
- Go to the designated evacuation point as directed on the Emergency Management Plan (page 34).
- Do not use elevators.
- Evacuation area maps are posted in each building and room.
- Do not re-enter a building unless directed by a First Responder or Campus Security.