CREATE A SITE MAP A coloured coordinated site map must be created which includes the following features: Basic layout of property including walls and doors. The starting point - “You are here” Location of North. Exit points. Assembly area/s. Location of fire extinguishers and hoses. Location of first aid kits. Any other important element. Display the maps in high traffic areas – remember to have a unique “You are here” element according to where the map is displayed. Orient the map if you can – e.g. if the map is on the north wall and as you face the map, it shows the exit off to your left whereas physically the exit is off to your right – but if you put the map on the south wall it will show the exit off to the right and also physically the exit is off to your right. The easiest way to create an evacuation map is to use simple pen and paper. If you do this, use markers for the coloured elements. You can also use the drawing tools in a program like Microsoft Word or a drawing program like Photoshop. An ordinary picture frame will do for displaying your maps, and you can get “frameless” picture frames at any stationary store that look clean and professional. Here’s a sample evacuation map … Emergency Plan Software If you want professional help the following are 2 sites that offer emergency plan software. For more Google “Emergency plan evacuation”. In addition for a real estate office your floor plan supplier may be able to be of assistance. Download Our Emergency Plan Software FREE!
CREATE A SITE MAP A coloured coordinated site map must be created which includes the following features: Basic layout of property including walls and doors. The starting point - “You are here” Location of North. Exit points. Assembly area/s. Location of fire extinguishers and hoses. Location of first aid kits. Any other important element. Display the maps in high traffic areas – remember to have a unique “You are here” element according to where the map is displayed. Orient the map if you can – e.g. if the map is on the north wall and as you face the map, it shows the exit off to your left whereas physically the exit is off to your right – but if you put the map on the south wall it will show the exit off to the right and also physically the exit is off to your right. The easiest way to create an evacuation map is to use simple pen and paper. If you do this, use markers for the coloured elements. You can also use the drawing tools in a program like Microsoft Word or a drawing program like Photoshop. An ordinary picture frame will do for displaying your maps, and you can get “frameless” picture frames at any stationary store that look clean and professional. Here’s a sample evacuation map … Emergency Plan Software If you want professional help the following are 2 sites that offer emergency plan software. For more Google “Emergency plan evacuation”. In addition for a real estate office your floor plan supplier may be able to be of assistance. Download Our Emergency Plan Software FREE!
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