Reed Hall evacuated for second time in five days

Reed Hall was evacuated for the second time in five days because a fire alarm was triggered from steam in the Deco Deli kitchen, said Martha Barron, the floor deputy for emergency situations in Reed.

After the building was evacuated, students, professors and staff waited about 10 minutes before they were allowed to go back in.

Barron, who is also an administrative assistant for the Add Ran College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said she had trouble getting people out of the building.

Randy Cobb, safety director, said the floor deputies have two to four meetings a year and cover topics like weather and fire safety. The floor directors are given orange vests and help coordinate emergencies.

— Bill Morrison