An evacuation at SUMC may occur due to a fire, an active shooter on site, or a natural disaster.
In the event of an immediate evacuation, on any Sunday, please follow the instructions of the Guardian on duty, or follow your instincts, and exit the building as quickly and safely as possible.
During worship service hours (9:00 to noon), should evacuation be necessary, exit the church by walking (don’t run), and gather in one of our 3 assembly locations to shelter in place until emergency personnel indicate it's safe to return:
The Pastor's Front Porch (home next door to playground, 333 Broad Street)
St. Stephen's Church Door #12, adjacent to our parking lot. See picture below for the location.
AME Zion Church (corner of Walnut and Thorn Streets); any door will be open.
When inside at SUMC, familiarize yourself with the nearest available exit doors and the above evacuation locations.
All children in the nursery and Sunday School classes will be evacuated at the guidance of their caregiver/ teacher.
