Security and Safety 27 Fire Safety and Emergency Response On Hearing the Fire Alarm: • Leave the building immediately by following the evacuation procedures. On Discovering a Fire: • Call the Security Control Center (2358 8999) and state clearly the location of the fire. • DO NOT put yourself at risk. You may attempt to extinguish the fire by using suitable firefighting equipment nearby ONLY IF you have learnt how to use the equipment and when the situation is SAFE for you to do so. Make sure that your escape route will not be impeded by the fire. • If the fire gets out of control, close the door and leave the area by following the evacuation procedures. • Raise the alarm by breaking the nearest break-glass point (if the alarm has not yet been activated) and alert people nearby by shouting “FIRE”. EVACUATION PROCEDURES • Evacuate the building by the nearest available staircase/exit. DO NOT use the lifts. • Remain CALM. Walk, DO NOT run. • Go to the nearest assembly areas after you leave the building. DO NOT re-enter the building until permission is given by the Fire Services Department Officer or a senior staff member. Fire Safety Regular fire drills are conducted to familiarize residents with proper fire evacuation procedures. For your own safety, DO cooperate and participate in the drills. • Fire services installation such as detectors, sprinklers and fire extinguishers are there to protect your life. DO NOT interfere with these installations or impede their proper functioning. • Fire doors are there to prevent fire and smoke spread. Keep the doors closed at all time. • DO NOT smoke, cook or light open flame in your room. • DO NOT overload the power supply in your room by plugging too many electrical appliances to the wall socket. • DO NOT use sub-standard electrical equipment or appliances. • DO NOT leave any charger on when you are not inside the room. For more information regarding fire safety, please visit the website of the Fire Services Department: http://www.hkfsd. gov.hk/eng/index.html.
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