Preventive measures are the most effective method to prevent possible emergency situations. All the people within the facilities of UMinho must adopt these measures.
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The main preventive measures that should be put into practice are:

• Do not install or use improvised electric wiring. 

• Do not overload an electrical outlet or plug. 

• Do not block the evacuation routes. 

• Do not block fire extinguishers or any other firefighting devices. 

• Do not remove the fire extinguishers and fire blankets from where they were placed. 

• Do not block the alarm devices (alarm buttons). 

• Do not block fire-resistant doors. 

• Do not put wedges on fire-resistant doors. 

• Do not store combustible materials in places not set for that purpose. 

• Do not store materials up to the ceiling. 

• Do not block emergency lighting and signs. 

• Do not use heaters. 

• Do not smoke or light fires. 

• Know the existing emergency exits. 

• Know the location of the meeting point. 

 In case you are aware of any irregularity, please send an e-mail to hst@uminho.pt or gestao.campi@reitoria.uminho.pt.