Educational Facilities Disaster and Crisis Management Guidebook.

INTRODUCTION
U.S. National Elevator Standard Code is ASME A17.1-1990
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
Additional requirements relating to access by disabled persons
may be mandated by laws or regulations, such as the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
In the event that a person is trapped in an elevator, he or she
should pick up or press the emergency communications unit to
connect with persons outside the elevator. The other end of the
communication unit should contact either the elevator servicing
company or the fire department. Constant communication must
be maintained with the elevator occupants. Consideration
should be given to the occupant(s) possible medical needs or
conditions. If any indication of panic is noted either by
emergency phone contact with the trapped passengers, or by
communicating with the passengers from outside the trapped
elevator, the responsible party should immediately notify the
local fire department.
If response by the elevator mechanics is going to take more
than 30 minutes, the responsible party should notify the fire
department for faster response to the elevator emergency.
Earthquake
An earthquake is a sudden and sometimes catastrophic
movement of a part of the Earth's crust. The threat of
earthquakes in Florida appears to be minimal, but, in the event
of an earthquake, you should:
# Assume a low position as close to the center of the
room as possible.
# Stay clear of bookshelves, overhanging cabinets,
hanging fixtures, etc.
# Take cover under the closest desk, table, etc.
# Keep the students calm.
# Explain the phenomenon of an earthquake;
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