A day in the life at the University of Pretoria. 30 September 1977

30 September 1977: Evacuation drills. On this "Day in the life of the University of Pretoria" the student newspaper, Die Perdeby, reported that UP students need to be aware of emergency evacuation procedures and that they have to participate in the evacuation drills.

Perdeby 30 September 1977, © University of Pretoria Archives

The newspaper (featured above) noted that during an emergency the lecturer is in charge the evacuation. The paper advised students that during an emergency they should: stay calm and avoid panic; walk briskly and do not run; exit the building at the main exit or fire exit; if the exit route is filled with smoke crouch down as more fresh air will be available; avoid electrical equipment; switches and damaged cables.

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