- If the fire alarm sounds while parents are in the service, they must follow the evacuation instructions out of the auditorium. Parents flooding the children's area will cause congestion and prevent the children from being able to safely evacuate the building. Parents should pick up their children at outside evacuation areas. Evacuating staff and volunteers will not return to the children's wing until an all clear has been given by the fire department or fire safety staff.
- All volunteers are aware of the plan to follow in case of an emergency. They will be responsible for getting everyone out of the building and helping people to follow the evacuation plans in their designated areas. Volunteers should take attendance sheets with them to the outside evacuation area in order to account for children.
- Make sure that no one is left in the areas where you are serving. Close the doors as you exit rooms, but do not lock them. Move briskly to outside evacuation areas.
