Evacuation of the Mobility Impaired

AMBULATORY INDIVIDUALS

Ambulatory individuals are those people with disabilities that require special assistance during an evacuation- people who are blind, deaf or whose mobility is restricted by the use of walkers or crutches. You should help these individuals by:

1. Guiding them to the stairwell of the building and waiting near the stairwell until it is clear.
2. Assisting them in walking down the stairwell and outside to the pre-planned assembly area.

NON-AMBULATORY INDIVIDUALS

Non-ambulatory individuals are those people with disabilities that require the use of wheelchairs. You should assist these individuals by:

1. Calling MSUPD at 911.
2. Moving the impaired individual near the stairwell and awaiting assistance.
3. If the hazard becomes life-threatening (i.e., the fire is getting close or the smoke becomes choking) move the individual into a room and close the door. Vacate the building and immediately tell the emergency responders where the individual is located.