Evacuation Procedures
Emergency Instructions
Students with disabilities should:
- Know the exits on every floor where they have classes
- Identify rescue assistance areas* in advance
- Do NOT use elevators during an emergency
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency Dispatch: 911
- University Police Department: 406-657-2147
If You Cannot Use Stairs
During an emergency:
- Go to the nearest designated rescue assistance area (if safe)
- Remain there until help arrives
- University Police and first responders will check these areas
Also:
- Alert faculty, staff, or classmates
- Ask them to notify emergency responders of your location
Assistance for Students
- Students who are visually impaired may need assistance reaching an exit.
- Students with mobility or other disabilities may need assistance accessing evacuation routes.
- ALL students are responsible for identifying exits and rescue locations in advance.
If you have questions, contact:
- Disability Support Services: 406-657-2283
- University Police: 406-657-2147
Rescue Assistance Locations
APSARUKE WEST
- 1st floor: West entrance
- 1st - 3rd floors: East and west stairwell landings
ART ANNEX
- No designated rescue area. Use accessible west exit.
CISEL
- 2nd floor: North and west stairwells
- 3rd floor: North and west stairwells
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
- 2nd - 4th floors: Center stairwells
CITY COLLEGE
Tech Building
- 2nd floor: Top of north stairwell
- 2nd floor: Stairwell between elevator and Room B012
Health Sciences Building
- North and south side stairwells
LIBERAL ARTS
- 2nd - 8th floors: South stairwell (to the right when facing the elevators)
LIBRARY
- 3rd floor: Main stairwell
- 2nd floor: Near west/reference desk entrance
MCMULLEN
- Center stairwell: Basement, 2nd, and 3rd floors
PETRO HALL
- Central stairway landings on each floor
PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING
- No designated rescue area. Use accessible exits.
RIMROCK HALL
- Central stairway landings on each floor
SCIENCE
- 2nd floor: Northeast, southwest, and southeast stairwells
Important Reminders
- Ask someone to notify emergency personnel of your location
- Keep stairwell doors closed
- Do not re-enter buildings until cleared
Additional Emergency Numbers
- City Emergency Services (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 911
- Student Health Services: 406-657-2153
* Rescue assistance areas refers to designated locations where individuals may wait for emergency personnel. This terminology does not imply ADAAG compliance requirements for newer buildings.
Emergency Notification System
The MSU Billings Emergency Notification System automatically sends Emergency Notifications, Timely Warnings, and Public Safety Advisories to students and employees via their MSUB email account.
To recieve text message alerts in addition to email alerts, students and employees must opt-in via Banner.
Visitors and community members may opt-in to receive text messages, as well.