Follow these procedures when assisting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals during an evacuation:
- Get the attention of a person with hearing impairment by touch and eye contact. Clearly state the problem. Gestures and pointing are helpful, but be prepared to write a brief statement if the person does not seem to understand.
- Offer visual instructions to advise the safest route or direction by pointing toward exits or evacuation maps.
TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY
On campus
Ext. 5911Â (or use RAVE Guardian for instant,
silent text communication)
Off campus
978-837-5911
