Exiting Building
Which door do you evacuate through during a fire drill and/or emergency?
The closest exit to where you are located. We do not all need to leave through the double glass doors.
Where do we meet during a Fire Drill and/or Emergency?
The grassy area near Eldo Road.
What do DSPs do immediately after taking attendance in the grassy area?
Notify the nearest Program Specialist, Program Supervisor, or Program Director that all assigned clients are accounted for or the name(s) of the missing client(s).
Who can transport clients to the Relocation Site if needed?
Authorized drivers.
Where is the client Emergency Contact information located?
In their Safety File.
Where are the exits to the program?
Double glass doors, by Community group
By Dave and Chrissi's offices
By Garage Door, near Plachette's office
Kitchen Door to the ramp
What do DSPs do when they get to the grassy area?
Take attendance to ensure all clients are accounted for.
Who should remain with the clients during the Fire Drill and/or Emergency?
Direct Support Professionals.
What vehicles are used to relocate clients if needed?
Agency vehicles.
Who should call the Monroeville Police Department (911) to request assistance with transporting clients if needed?
The Program Supervisor, Program Director or Program Specialists.
What items should DSPs take with them during Fire Drills and/or Emergencies?
Safety Files
Clipboard with Service notes
Group List
Where should you go if the fire or emergency is occurring near the grassy area near Eldo Road?
The other end of the building. There is a grassy area at that end.
Who checks the bathrooms?
Program Specialists, Program Supervisor, or the Director. Anyone can check if none are available.
Upon arrival at the Relocation Site, what should DSPs do?
Take attendance, using the Service Notes and Group List on their clipboard.
Who notifies Emergency Contacts from the Relocation Site?
The Program Specialists.
Should we hold clients' hands during Fire Drills and/or Emergencies?
No, the clients should be able to evacuate the building without assistance. If a client needs assistance, we should do whatever we need to get them out of the building.
Who does a final scan of the program area to ensure all clients have exited?
The Production Manager, Program Supervisor, and/or Program Director.
Who should support clients that need extra support during Fire Drills and/or Emergencies?
DSPs should support the clients that need it, ask for help if needed. We will all work together to keep clients and staff safe.
After taking attendance at the Relocation Site what should the DSPs do immediately?
Notify the nearest Program Specialist, Program Supervisor, or Program Director that all assigned clients are accounted for or the name(s) of missing client(s).
Who calls the Relocation Site to notify them of the need to relocate and use their building(s) as the established Relocation Site?
The Program Supervisor, Program Director, or Program Specialist.
Should clients be encouraged to grab personal items during Fire Drills and/or Emerencies?
No, everyone should get out of the building as fast and safely as possible.
What happens if a client is found in the building during the final scan?
Whoever sees the client will assist them to evacuate.
Who stays with clients until picked up at Relocation Site?
DSPs
Where is our Relocation Site?
Good Shephard Lutheran Church.
What is told to the Emergency Contacts during notification?
That the clients are at the Relocation Site and transportation home needs to be arranged.