Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, Gerberding Hall follows the procedures laid out by Environmental Health and Safety and UW Emergency Management.
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP)
Each building on campus has a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP) document with specific instructions for that building. Gerberding Hall units should keep a printed copy of the most recent FSEP in a conspicuous place, disseminate it widely when updates are published, and include it in employee onboarding materials.
Contact the Building Coordinator to request the most recent FSEP for Gerberding Hall.
Evacuation Wardens
Each unit within Gerberding Hall must designate at least one person to act as evacuation warden. Evacuation wardens help ensure people in their unit and area evacuate, direct people to the evacuation assembly point, prevent people from re-entering the building until the all-clear is given, and report any info about the nature of the emergency or people still known to be in the building to the evacuation director. Evacuation wardens must take a free, 30-minute Emergency Evacuation online training. It is recommended to have as many people as possible take the training to be an evacuation warden, as it helps ensure coverage for absences and hybrid work schedules.
Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) Location
During a building evacuation, all building occupants must congregate at the designated Evacuation Assembly Point (EAP). Gerberding Hall’s EAP is the lawn on Grant Lane between Suzzallo Library and Mary Gates Hall. It is important to remain at the EAP, as that is the only location where EH&S and fire department personnel will give a verbal “all-clear” to re-occupy the building.
Defibrillators
Gerberding Hall is equipped with a Phillips HeartStart Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The AED is located in the main lobby to Red Square on the first floor. The AED is registered with King County, so emergency dispatchers know its location in the event of an emergency. The AED is in an alarmed cabinet which emits a high pitched tone when opened, alerting those nearby of a potential emergency situation. There is also a second AED located in the hallway on the 4th floor. The Building Coordinator is responsible for upkeep on both AEDs.
If either AED is ever used, notify the Building Coordinator as soon as possible.
Elevators
If someone is stuck in a Gerberding elevator, press the emergency call button on the elevator panel. If unable to do so, please call the UW Facilities 24/7 Customer Care line at 206-685-1900 and press 0 for emergencies.