Student Life and Support

The purpose of emergency evacuation plans is to ensure all occupants recognize evacuation alarms and know how to respond to emergencies such as fire, gas leaks, bomb threats or earthquakes.

• Evacuation Drills: Conducted at least once every semester under varying conditions.
• Participation: Everyone must leave the building when an alarm sounds; exceptions are strongly discouraged.
• Conduct: Emphasis is placed on orderly evacuation and discipline rather than speed.

Fire/Hazardous Material Release

• Activate the nearest fire alarm.
• As you evacuate your room/office/class, close windows and doors, if you can.
• Do not take any belongings — your life comes first!
• Leave the building immediately by following the exit signs. Do not use any elevators.
• Walk to the Emergency Assembly Point, which is located at the corner of Ipitou and Voulis Streets.
• Do not return and enter the building unless instructed by security personnel.
• Call the fire department: 199

Medical Emergency

• Do not move the person unless in danger at current location.
• Stay with the patient until help arrives.
• Call the paramedics: 166

Suspicious Person or Activity

• Immediately Notify Mr. Artan Dani Mali, Maintenance and Security on +30 211 990 5355 or Mobile +30 694 722 4524

Threatening Person on Campus

• If someone is exhibiting threatening behavior or committing violence, leave the building. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building.
• If you cannot leave, lock or barricade yourself in the nearest room and turn off the lights.
• Hide and keep as quiet as possible.
• Call the police: 100

If you need to evacuate the building:

1. Stay Calm: Avoid panic and confusion.
2. Report the Emergency: Use the appropriate building alarm or call the emergency numbers provided.
3. Assist Others: Ensure nearby students and visitors are aware of the alarm.
4. Secure the Area: Close (but do not lock) doors; turn off unnecessary equipment if possible.
5. Evacuate: Walk to the nearest exit. Do not use elevators during a fire-related emergency.
6. Assemble: Proceed to your assigned assembly area and wait for further instructions. Do not re-enter the building until notified by emergency personnel.

Special Assistance Procedures

• Persons unable to exit directly should proceed to and remain in a stairwell landing.
• Inform other evacuating occupants of your location so they can notify the Evacuation Coordinator.
• Fire Department personnel will perform the actual evacuation for those needing assistance.

Building-Specific Assembly Points

• Ipitou Building and Main Campus
  • Alarm Activation: Located on every floor adjacent to elevator doors; lift the clear plastic cover and press the button.
  • Assembly Area: The Café on Voulis Street facing Ipitou Street.
• Library Building
  • Alarm Activation: Located at the Librarian's desk at the main entrance.
  • Assembly Area: The Pedestrian Walk area in front of the Ancient Roman Agora entrance/exit.
• Cultural Center
  • Alarm Activation: Located at the Receptionist's desk at the main entrance.
  • Assembly Area: The Pedestrian Walk area in front of the Ancient Roman Agora entrance/exit.
• Housing Units (5A-5D, P-5, 7-E6, A-10)
  • Emergency Reporting: If you discover a need for evacuation, call 112 immediately.
  • Assembly Areas:
    • Units 5A-5D, P-5, and 7-E6: Ipitou Café on Ipitou Street, facing the main campus building.
    • Unit A-10: The Square in front of the Athens Cathedral (Metropolis).

Webster Athens can only get emergency information to you if we know how to reach you. In order to keep you informed and safe, we must have your current information, including your email address, home phone number and mobile phone number. Faculty and staff should do this by contacting Human Resources. Students should contact the Registrar's Office.