http://fseg2.gre.ac.uk/HEED/Email/safety_tips/index.html
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evacuation Information that could save your life
The World’s largest study into the 911 evacuation of the World Trade Center has just begun. However, there have been several smaller studies into the WTC evacuation based on printed accounts from WTC evacuees (for example, go to the following pages to find the UK Building Disaster Assessment Group (BDAG) analysis of the evacuation: http://fseg.gre.ac.uk/fire/BDAG_project.html). While these studies have been limited in their scope we have learnt a number of important lessons that could save your life.
Lesson One – Don’t do anything to delay your departure
Lesson Two – Know your way out
Lesson Three – Don’t stop on the way to reassure friends and family
Lesson Four – Ladies, don’t discard your shoes on the stairs
Lesson Five – Know how long it will take to get out
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When I had a group in WTC, during the first bombing, the supervisor there called me for instructions what to do. My answer was quick: “Send everyone home now! Have them call me when they get home. Go home yourself, and do the same. We’ll figure it out from there. Go now!” And, I hung up on her.
I didn’t check with anyone. Didn’t have to. It was common sense.
I then called my boss to tell him what I did. “Good! At least you’re not one of the stupid ones I have working for me. But, don’t expect a medal. Now get off my phone. You must have work to do!” And, he hung up.
p.s., I got gigged in my annual appraisal for not checking with HR for the correct policy.
Seems easy to me. You can always find another job!
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Reinke Faces Life 