Drawing of an evacuation map

Depending on the incident, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Emergency Communications Center will advise the occupants of the facility to either Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place, or Lockdown.

An evacuation takes place immediately following an activated fire alarm. Examples of emergencies that result in evacuation include fire, explosion, gas leak, and bomb threats. There are three standard emergency protocols that have been established to address the various emergency situations at Prince George’s Community College. Depending on the incident, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Emergency Communications Center will advise the occupants of the facility to either Evacuate, Shelter-in-Place, or Lockdown.

Evacuation Assistance for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

Evacuation Protocol

  1. Remain calm. Use common sense. Do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others.
  2. Immediately leave buildings using the nearest exits and stairways but remain alert for emergency communications or additional instructions.
  3. In the case of fire, DO NOT use elevators. DPS officers, contract security, faculty, and staff will assist in evacuating the buildings.
  4. DPS officers, contract security, faculty, or staff will assist individuals with access and functional needs and on upper floors to assembly areas or areas of assisted rescue.
  5. DPS officers, contract security, faculty, or staff will assign a person to remain with individual(s) requiring evacuation assistance and report their location to the DPS Emergency Communications Operator so that they can inform the first responders of their location.
  6. After evacuating, proceed directly to the designated exterior assembly area and wait for further instructions.
  7. Do not re-enter buildings for any reason until the ALL-CLEAR instructions are given. DPS officers, faculty, and staff will assist in preventing re-entry until the ALL-CLEAR is given.
  8. When the threat has ended and emergency personnel determine if the building is safe for return, DPS personnel will initiate the ALL-CLEAR notification via Owl Alert. DPS, contract security, faculty, and staff will assist in alerting individuals.
  9. Communications and Marketing will update and provide current public information releases to both internal and external media audiences.
  10. DPS in collaboration with other departments will conduct an incident debrief for the Emergency Leadership Team.