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Cynthetiq · 10-25-2005, 05:30 PM

Here in NYC we have them in the building at work about every 6 months.

They go through all the motions and explain just what to do when there is a need to evacuate the building.

I have had to walk down 32 flights of stairs one time during a REAL fire at 1633 Broadway. I didn't know there was a fire until my g/f called me right when the alarm went off as she had a tech who was 5 floors below me right above the fire and he was evacuated immediately.

once we got to about the 16th floor they told us we could stay in the building but by that time it was too late and I kept waking down.

During the blackout I had to walk down 22 flights of stairs...

nevertheless in densely populated spaces, the difference of life or death is a matter of just a few minutes. some people i know who left 9/11 when they thought it was best to leave survived, there were others that I know who stayed when the building people said they should stay put.

even in my apartment while we don't have any official fire drill, I know exactly what to do in the different scenarios and situations. Living and working in the sky has many different challenges, learning how to evacuate the building quickly without panicking is an important thing.

if you haven't done it yet... when you change your clocks for "Fall back" make sure that you also check the batteries in your smoke alarm.

10-25-2005, 05:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	Here in NYC we have them in the building at work about every 6 months. They go through all the motions and explain just what to do when there is a need to evacuate the building. I have had to walk down 32 flights of stairs one time during a REAL fire at 1633 Broadway. I didn't know there was a fire until my g/f called me right when the alarm went off as she had a tech who was 5 floors below me right above the fire and he was evacuated immediately. once we got to about the 16th floor they told us we could stay in the building but by that time it was too late and I kept waking down. During the blackout I had to walk down 22 flights of stairs... nevertheless in densely populated spaces, the difference of life or death is a matter of just a few minutes. some people i know who left 9/11 when they thought it was best to leave survived, there were others that I know who stayed when the building people said they should stay put. even in my apartment while we don't have any official fire drill, I know exactly what to do in the different scenarios and situations. Living and working in the sky has many different challenges, learning how to evacuate the building quickly without panicking is an important thing. if you haven't done it yet... when you change your clocks for "Fall back" make sure that you also check the batteries in your smoke alarm. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!