- Move quickly, but do not run.
- Remove high-heeled shoes if they will hinder your evacuation.
- Keep to the outside of the stairwell.
- Allow room for others to enter in an orderly flow of traffic but do not hold up traffic unnecessarily.
- Dispel any false information and/or rumors.
- Gain assistance for those who are slower moving or physically disabled.
- Treat any injuries incurred in the stairwell at the nearest floor landing when required and if practical.
- Do not bring food or drinks into the stairwells. They may spill and cause a safety hazard to others evacuating.