Emergency Procedures
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. At the time of evacuation, you are to proceed to the nearest designated area and press the emergency assistance button on the wall. This area is different for each building on campus.
The designated areas are as follows:
Berks Hall
- South stairwell outside balcony (front of building facing 2nd Street)
- Center stairwell (located in middle of each floor)
Penn Hall
- Main stairwells (next to elevators)
Student Union Building
- Main and rear exits
Yocum Library
- Main stairwell
- Stairwells located in rear corners facing Schuylkill River
Emergency personnel will provide immediate evacuation of those individuals who have proceeded to the rescue assistance areas.
If you require evacuation assistance, please contact the Center for Academic Success (610) 607-6245 to schedule an appointment with Stephanie Giddens to review the procedures and to tour each building.