When a power failure occurs, evacuation should proceed after:

When a power failure occurs, evacuation should proceed after:

• A. Wait for emergency lighting to come on
• B. Immediately evacuate using flashlights
• C. Power must be restored first
• D. Ignore and continue

Answer: (A)

During a power failure, the building’s emergency lighting is designed to automatically activate and illuminate exits and escape routes. Evacuation should begin once that lighting is on so people can clearly see stairways, doors, and exit signs, reducing confusion and the risk of trips or wrong turns. Waiting for normal power to return is unsafe, and continuing without lighting can lead to unsafe movement or panic. Relying on portable flashlights isn’t the standard, temporary measure; use the emergency lighting first and then proceed with the evacuation.

During a power failure, the building’s emergency lighting is designed to automatically activate and illuminate exits and escape routes. Evacuation should begin once that lighting is on so people can clearly see stairways, doors, and exit signs, reducing confusion and the risk of trips or wrong turns. Waiting for normal power to return is unsafe, and continuing without lighting can lead to unsafe movement or panic. Relying on portable flashlights isn’t the standard, temporary measure; use the emergency lighting first and then proceed with the evacuation.