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Deaf evacuation alert

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Missed alarms
Smoke without smell cue

Quick summary

Wave in sight. Flash lights. Write FIRE EXIT. Tap shoulder once. Point out.

Do This Now

Step 1: Get in line of sight — wave arm broadly
Step 2: Use light switch flash or phone flashlight
Step 3: Write large text: FIRE — EXIT NOW
Step 4: Touch shoulder once then point to exit
Step 5: Call 112 if they need assistance evacuating

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume hearing aids work in alarm noise — may distort.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave without confirming they understood reason.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Deaf person may need assist floor X.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire dispatch can note communication need.

When Professional Care Is Needed

If person remains inside during active fire — report location to fire team.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke inhalation if delayed exit — check breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Install visual alert devices long-term after incident.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Visual and tactile alerting — do not shout as sole method.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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