ASSESSMENT OF EVACUATION READINESS AMONG ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES – A CASE STUDY

The research problem addressed by the authors focuses on assessing the readiness of the academiccommunity for evacuation in crisis situations, using the Faculty of Management Engineering atthe Poznan University of Technology as a case study. The study involved evaluating both the levelof knowledge and the subjective sense of preparedness to act in the event of an emergency. Thisevaluation was conducted by way of a survey that included elements of a knowledge test, targetingstudents, academic teaching staff and administrative personnel. The findings revealed that thelevel of knowledge regarding evacuation procedures within the academic community is moderate,and the overall self-assessment of evacuation readiness exceeded the results of the knowledge test.The authors highlight the importance of regular training sessions and practical drills to enhanceevacuation preparedness and situational awareness. Furthermore, the article underscores thenecessity for in-depth research to better understand the barriers to effective evacuation and toexplore preferred methods of risk communication.