Over the last few years we have enjoyed the presence of more security staff than we now have. Security staff would station themselves at the entrance to the library during and evacuation and not allow students back in until the all clear had been given.

In the last two evacuations the Security Office have not been able to provide staff to cover the main entrance and this role needs to be taken by the floor wardens. After clearing the floor with paddle and armband the floor wardens should report to the Building Warden and then proceed to the front door to stop students reentering the building before the all clear is given.

The “all clear” may not coincide with the sirens being turned off.

Both Evacuations, yesterday and today, were smooth and uneventful.

Thanks
Tim O’Sullivan
James Hight Building Warden