Fire safety:

• Familiarize yourself with your nearest exit, emergency exits, and the meeting point (refer to emergency plans throughout the building).
• Keep escape routes, hallways, exits, emergency exits, and stairwells clear of all items.
• Know the locations of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and phones.

Evacuation procedures:

• Stay calm and go outside to the meeting point.
• Close doors and windows.
• In case of smoke:
  • Keep close to the floor.
  • Follow the wall with the back of your hand against it.
• Evacuate areas close to the fire first, followed by those on the same floor and then those on floors above the fire.

In case of fire or emergency:

• Warn other residents.
• Activate the fire alarm by pressing the button on the red alarm box.
• In dangerous situations, call emergency number 112.
• Safely use fire extinguishers without endangering yourself or others.
• Close doors and windows.
• Exit the building using fire escape exits.
• Do not use elevators.
• Follow instructions from firefighters or Resident Assistants.
   

Emergencies 112
Police 0900-8844
Fire department 0900 0904

Amsterdam's safety:

Amsterdam is listed as one of the top five safest cities worldwide in the 2015 Safe Cities Index. Students also perceive it as a safe place to live.

Precautions:

Take precautions against 'petty crime,' as with any city.

Safety as a mutual effort:

Safety is a collective responsibility. Each individual contributes to building safety by taking daily responsibility.

House Safety:

• Double lock your room door at all times.
• Close windows and curtains when you leave.
• Verify the identity of someone entering from your room.
• Do not admit individuals who cannot identify as Lieven de Key employees or have not been announced. When in doubt, call us first (020-6214333).
• Ensure your personal possessions are insured.

Building Safety:

• Make sure all general doors are locked.
• Report any malfunction of locks or doors immediately via our website.

Bike Safety:

• Always lock both the wheel and frame properly and secure it to a bicycle rack.
• Consider renting a bike as they are insured against theft.