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Emergency, safety and security on the Melbourne Campus
Emergency and Safety
Emergency evacuation procedures are established for Melbourne Campus and drills are held periodically to familiarise all occupants. An Emergency Control Organisation with fully trained wardens looks after these procedures at the University. All General Learning Areas have evacuation notices posted as well as information located in the atrium on all levels. Sprinklers, smoke detectors and alarms are fitted throughout the Campus and ACU security and campus staff are automatically notified when an alarm is activated.
If an emergency occurs follow the directions of Designated Fire Wardens recognisable by hats and red vests. If no staff are present, leave the building by the nearest fire-isolated stairwell (follow the green exit signs).
In the event of an emergency, you will hear an audible alert alarm at which point you should prepare to be ready to evacuate. Flashing lights on all levels show orange for 'prepare' status and red for 'evacuation' status.
