Evacuation Chair

Evacuation Chair Requirements

If you have a student or staff member with limited mobility, you must:

  1. Identify the individual and their primary locations throughout the day.

  2. Assign a two-person evacuation team responsible for assisting the individual using the Evacusafe Chair.

  3. Ensure the evacuation chair is stored near a stairwell for quick and safe access. 

Training & Certification

  • Each team member must complete a 30-minute online training and sign an affidavit to be certified to operate the chair. 

  • Training must be completed and affidavits submitted to the Office of Emergency Management.

Training Resources

Presentation Slide Deck: Evacuation Excel Chair

Evacuation Chair Training Video: https://youtu.be/nSk9g77IC9c?si=kxKi4jNhzfovleAe

Affidavit:   Confirmation Affidavits - Evacuation Excel Chair ADA.pdf

Submission Instructions

  1. After watching the video and reviewing the presentation, complete the affidavit.

  2. Upload the signed affidavit to Safety Resources in the Google Drive.

  3. Submit a copy to your Safety Coordinator. 

If you have any questions concerning this training or whether you should participate, please get in touch with the Offices of Emergency Operations and Preparedness

Frances Yepez  

   915-434-0090 or fyepez@yisd.net