University Of Alabama: Live In An Apartment Or Residence Hall? Always Be Mindful Of Fire Safety

Press release from the University of Alabama:

Shane Dorrill, UA Strategic Communications, shane.dorrill@ua.edu

October 4th, 2021

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9, is a good time to think about fire safety.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, September and October are the peak months for fires in residence halls and apartments. From 2015-2019, fire departments in the U.S. responded to an average of 3,840 structure fires in residence halls, fraternities, sororities and other student housing properties. Cooking was the main cause of many of these fires, and most of them happened in the evenings and on weekends.

Whether you live on or off campus, here are some fire safety tips that you should keep in mind:

Learn what to do if you discover a fire.

Safety Reminder: UA Alert System Test

Weather permitting, the University will test its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage, Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 11:55 a.m.

This press release was produced by the University of Alabama. The views expressed here are the author’s own.