Inclusive Event Procedures for Emergencies

Safety Considerations for Site Selection

Choose facilities that are protected by audible and visible fire alarms and a fire sprinkler system. The U.S. Fire Administration has a list of approved hotels and motels. It is available at http://apps.usfa.fema.gov/hotel. (The United States’ General Services Administration in setting federal lodging per diem rates is required to use only properties that are certified as being fire safe.)

When possible, request meeting rooms on the ground floor with direct accessible paths to the outside. Evacuation will be easier and safer, if needed, as this allows many people with disabilities to travel unassisted on evacuation paths to a safe area outside.