EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 

Please inform the building manager of any disabilities that would require specific evacuation in an Emergency. 

There are two alarms you need to be familiar with:

  •       BEEP BEEP which means to prepare for evacuation.
  •       WHOOP WHOOP which means to evacuate the building immediately

Voice commands may also be heard if there is a need to communicate other instructions to residents.

What should you do on hearing the BEEP BEEP Alarm?

  •   Prepare yourself for an evacuation.
  •   Secure confidential and valuable items, medications etc.
  •   Shut down electrical equipment on if time permits.

What should you do on hearing the WHOOP WHOOP Alarm?

  •       Evacuate through the stairwells at the end of each floor.
  •       Ensure your immediate neighbours have heard the alarm.
  •       Proceed to the evacuation assembly point at the west end of Haig Street near the freeway overpass.

What you should not do? 

  •      Do not use the lifts.
  •      Do not return to your apartment until instructed to do so by the emergency service personnel.

Fire
  •      Notify emergency services on 000
  •      Notify the building manager on 0419 380 254
  •      Assist any person in immediate danger, if safe to do so
  •      If you feel confident use the fire hose located on your level
  •      Evacuate to the assembly point using the stairs located at the east and west of the building

Fire Alarm
  •       Evacuate your apartment using the stairs located at the east and west of the building
  •       Report to the assembly area
DO NOT USE THE LIFTS 
Assembly Area
Is located at the top end of Haig Street under the bridge.
Report your name, apartment number and number of persons in your apartment.

Fire Fighting Equipment
Sprinklers are located throughout the building and are connected to the fire alarm system.
Smoke detectors are located in your apartment and should be tested every six (6) months.  The sensors are not linked to the fire control system.
The hallways and common areas also have smoke detectors.  These are connected to the fire control system.
Retractable hose reels are located in each fire equipment cupboard.  There are two (2) located in each corridor.

Fire Survival Tips
Smoke inhalation can be fatal.  If confronted by heavy smoke keep low to the floor where the air is clearer and breathe through a wet towel or handkerchief.
If any part of your clothing catches fire drop to the ground and roll around to smother the flames.  Use a blanket or towel or rug to help smother the flames.

You Will Survive
As long as you don’t panic!.
Close the door to your apartment when everyone is out.  Make sure you know where the stairwell is and go straight to it.

It only takes 5 minutes to walk down the stairs from the 27th level.

The stairwells have their own air pressure controls to keep the majority of smoke out.

There are 10 emergency lights on each residential floor plus in the stairwells and lifts.  The lights will keep working for at least 30 minutes as they have a battery back up system.
You cannot evacuate from the roof