- Do not smoke or burn candles or incense in your room.
- Do not use halogen bulbs or lamps.
- Do not leave cooking unattended. (Cook only in designated areas.)
- Do not cover or disable smoke detectors.
- Do not prop fire doors open at any time.
- Do not block or hang anything from sprinkler heads and pipes.
- Do not use holiday string lights.
- Do not use extension cords without built-in circuit protection.
- Do not block exits or hallways.
- Do not use appliances with exposed heating elements in your room.
Safety Tips
- Use the stairs, never use an elevator. Even if it appears to be working, it could shut down at any time with you inside.
- Know two ways out of your building.
- Test doorknobs and spaces around the door with your hand.
- If the door is warm, try another escape route. If it is cool, open it slowly. Slam it shut if smoke comes in.
- If you have a guest staying with you, familiarize him/her with escape routes and assembly points.
- Remember, you are responsible for your guest’s safety.
- If you know someone needs help evacuating and, if you are able, help him/her to a stairwell and notify the fire department that a person needs help immediately.
- False alarms are dangerous and illegal. Tell an officer or your RA if anyone you know is responsible.
Be Prepared
- Download the Residence Hall Fire Safety brochure
- The Keuka College Student Handbook (Section I, Part II, Subpart N).