from the Residents’ Council Safety & Security Committee

If a fire alarm goes off in your building, shelter in place.

If you have fire or smoke in your apartment, exit immediately and notify Security.

If you detect smoke in the halls outside of your apartment, make sure that your door is closed and any gaps blocked, such as placing a damp towel on the bottom inside the door jam. Stay inside.

On January 18th at around 4:20 a.m., an accidental fire alarm sounded in Brookside. Some new residents left their apartments and stood outside. At 10:30 a.m., residents were advised that the alarm was accidental.

All residents should be aware that Charlestown buildings are well-protected from fires, including smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire doors, and fire-resistant walls. This is a reminder that you are safest inside your apartment, unless you are notified by administration, including Security, to evacuate.