How does Miami Dade College test and evaluate emergency response and evacuation procedures?
An evacuation drill will be conducted at least once a year for all buildings that are occupied by students and/or employees. Each Campus Public Safety Office will be responsible for scheduling and conducting these drills in coordination with the Deans of Administrative, Student, and Academic Affairs. Emergency response and evacuation procedures will be tested and evaluated during these drills. The purpose of evacuation drills is to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of fire or other emergency. During the drills, occupants will practice protective actions and familiarize themselves with the locations of exists, the different MDC ALERTS notification methods and other emergency response resources. In addition to educating the occupants and training college employees with emergency responsibilities during the drills, the process will also provide the College opportunities to test the operation of the different MDC ALERTS notification methods. Miami Dade College
