Students, faculty and staff may be required to evacuate during an emergency. Most evacuations will be signalled by activation of a fire alarm.
Annual Evacuation Drills
Evacuation drills at UCalgary provide opportunities for responders, building occupants, and the Emergency Management department to prepare for emergency situations.
Assembly points have been selected as they are able to hold a significant number of people and will provide access to facilities, protection, and establish a location for information updates.
The Emergency Buddy Program ensures that emergency response teams are made aware of the location of a person with an impairment. Learn more
Evacuation Training
Evacuation training is essential in empowering community members to understand and implement evacuation procedures, helping to keep themselves and others safe.