\nFamily Housing<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nFire Drills<\/strong><\/p>\nMandatory fire drills were conducted at all on-campus housing facilities during 2025. Drills are supervised and conducted between the hours of 9 AM and 7 PM while the majority of students are present.\u00a0 Fire Drills are conducted once a semester.<\/p>\n
The Environmental Health and Safety and the Residence Life Departments coordinate Fire Drills.\u00a0 The local Fire Department is notified of all drills and is encouraged to participate and to conduct post drill review.\u00a0 Resident Assistants (RA\u2019s) assists with orderly evacuation of the building, and direct students to the designated Emergency Assembly Area.<\/p>\n
Fire Drills were conducted on the following dates during the past year.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nSpring Semester<\/strong><\/td>\nFall Semester<\/strong><\/td>\nResidence Hall<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n2\/20\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/17\/2025<\/td>\n Ellender Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/19\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/15\/2025<\/td>\n Brady Complex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/18\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/23\/2025<\/td>\n Scholars Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/20\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/10\/2025<\/td>\n Millet Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/21\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/8\/2025<\/td>\n Calecas Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/20\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/10\/2025<\/td>\n Zeringue Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n2\/17\/2025<\/td>\n 9\/23\/2025<\/td>\n Babington Halls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \nProcedure for Evacuation of On-Campus Housing<\/strong><\/p>\nAll students receive a Housing & Residence Life Handbook when they check into a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ on-campus housing facility.\u00a0 Sections in the handbook are relevant to fire safety (see Fire Safety Policy).\u00a0 In the event a fire alarm sounds in an on-campus facility, all residents and guests are expected to immediately evacuate the building through the nearest safe exit.\u00a0 Each facility has a designated Emergency Assembly Area to which all residents and guests are expected to report.\u00a0 A staff member will gather roll-call information along with provided information regarding the whereabouts of other residents.\u00a0 This information will be provided quickly to the reporting authority on scene (Director of Safety, Director of Residence Life, University Police, or First Responder on Scene).\u00a0 All evacuated individuals are not permitted to return to the building until an official \u201call clear\u201d is issued.<\/p>\n
Fire Safety Policy<\/strong><\/p>\nEach resident receives a copy of the Housing and Residence Life Handbook upon checking into a ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ on-campus housing facility.\u00a0 The following fire safety procedure is provided to all residents.<\/p>\n
Candles<\/em><\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\nThe possession or burning of candles and tea lights is strictly prohibited in residence halls and apartments, including during a loss of electrical power. If such items are found, the items will be confiscated and the resident(s) will be sanctioned.<\/p>\n
Electrical Appliances:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nElectrical appliances must be U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) approved and must not cause a disruption to the electrical circuits or disturb other residents. Students may not use toasters, toaster ovens, stoves, grills, electric frying pans, hot plates, space heaters, or any appliance with open filaments or heating elements in residence hall rooms. All coffeepots and irons must have an automatic shut off feature. The use of halogen lamps and space heaters is prohibited in all residence halls and apartments. If such items are found, the items will be confiscated and the resident(s) may face disciplinary action. Microwaves and mini-refrigerators are provided in suites in Scholars Hall, Millet Hall, and Zeringue Hall. Students in Ellender, Calecas, and Babington may bring and use a small microwave oven and a small mini-refrigerator. The mini-refrigerator must be no larger than 4.5 cubic feet. The use of surge protectors is required. The overloading of electrical circuits is a dangerous fire hazard and therefore not allowed. Electrical appliances and equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. The University reserves the right to deny use of any appliance and\/or to confiscate any unapproved appliance or appliance used in a manner contrary to University standards.<\/p>\n
Fire Alarm Evacuations:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nWhen building alarms sound, residents and guests shall evacuate the building immediately and gather in the designated evacuation location. Upon arrival at the designated evacuation location, the residents must check in with the staff on site to confirm the resident\u2019s presence and safety. Failure to immediately evacuate the building, gather in the designated location, and\/or check in with staff on site will result in disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
Fire Alarms:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAll occupants of a building (residents and guests) must immediately evacuate the building when the fire alarms sound. Students should report immediately to the designated gathering location for the building and report to the Residence Life Staff on site. Upon arrival at the designated evacuation location, the residents must check in with the staff on site to confirm the resident\u2019s presence and safety. Failure to immediately evacuate the building, gather in the designated location, and\/or check in with staff on site will result in disciplinary action. The setting of false fire alarms and\/or the improper and\/or unauthorized use of fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, exit signs, etc.) compromises the safety of all residents and is prohibited. Burning any substance and\/or setting fires in the housing areas, including lighting candles and\/or igniting flyers, decorations, or other posted materials, is not permitted under any circumstances. Violations of fire safety regulations will result in disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
Fire Equipment, Alarms and Extinguishers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nIn the event a fire extinguisher is discharged in response to a fire, the discharged extinguisher must be reported to the Residence Life Staff immediately to ensure the extinguisher is refilled. Pulling a false fire alarm is a felony. Tampering with fire protection equipment and systems may result in criminal charges in addition to University sanctions. The cost of re-charging discharged extinguishers and replacing damaged equipment maybe split among all residents if the individual(s) involved in discharging or damaging them are not identified.\u00a0 Residents found to be tampering or disabling smoke detectors will be subject to disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
Fire Exits:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFire exits may be used only in cases of emergency. Residents should not exit or enter through any exits other than the designated primary entrance(s) to the building. Use of fire exits at any other time will result in disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
Flammable Items:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe possession or burning of incense, candles, fireworks in any form, ammunition, petroleum fuel, motorized vehicles, gasoline-fueled machinery, explosive devices or materials, sterno, kerosene or oil lamps, or any combustible materials are strictly prohibited in residence halls and apartments, even during a loss of electrical power. If such items are found, the items will be confiscated, and the resident(s) will face disciplinary action. For safety reasons, ceilings, air vents, and light fixtures may not be covered by paper or other materials such as wrapping paper, fishnets, parachutes, large flags, etc. Students are strongly<\/em><\/strong> encouraged to purchase renter\u2019s insurance. ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ State accepts no liability for loss of residents\u2019 personal property due to fire.<\/p>\nSmoke-Free\/Tobacco Free:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAcknowledging the clear scientific evidence that smoking\u2014including the use of smokeless tobacco products and the effects of second-hand smoke\u2014is injurious to health, and acknowledging the University\u2019s desire to promote healthy living\/working environments and a considerate community life, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is \u00a0a Tobacco Free Campus. \u00a0Violations may result in disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
Fire Safety Education and Training<\/strong><\/p>\nStaff Training in Fire Safety<\/strong><\/p>\nFire safety is a standard component of training for all Head Residents, Resident Assistants, and Student Assistants.\u00a0 This training includes:<\/p>\n
\nevacuation procedures to be followed when\/if fire alarms sound<\/li>\n instruction in all designated gathering points outside each residential facility<\/li>\n procedures to report unaccounted residents to first responders<\/li>\n documentation to be completed to provide record of procedures<\/li>\n proper use of fire extinguishers, including hands-on experience (conducted by Environmental Health & Safety staff)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nResident Information<\/strong><\/p>\nAn evacuation plan and diagram is posted in each residence hall suite.<\/p>\n
Each residential facility is required to review evacuation procedures at the first resident meeting each semester.\u00a0 A review is required at each monthly resident meeting throughout the semester.<\/p>\n
Future Improvements in Fire Safety<\/strong><\/p>\nImprovements in Fire Safety are as follows:<\/p>\n
\nFire safety is a standard component of training for all Head Residents, Resident Assistants, and Student Assistants. This training is conducted prior to the start of a semester.<\/li>\n Handouts are distributed to each resident of each facility and include a standard set of informational materials distributed to residents as they check into campus housing.<\/li>\n It is important to incorporate the diverse needs of individuals when planning for evacuations. Faculty and Staff receive training on assisting persons with disabilities while evacuating during an emergency.<\/li>\n The local fire department has been actively assisting in fire drills and training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[i]<\/a> Definitions from The Center For Campus Fire Safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ 2025 Annual Fire Safety Report \u00a0 Introduction: The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 requires institutions maintaining on-campus student housing to issue an annual fire safety report.\u00a0 The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Environmental Health and Safety Department is responsible for creating the annual report.\u00a0 The Environmental Health and Safety Department maintains the campus […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-safety-logs"],"yoast_head":"\n
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