Set the alarm clock for 11:48 am

How to use the online alarm clock

While you wait for the office evacuation drill, keep an eye on the clock without hovering over it continuously. An alarm set for 11:48 am gives you a clear cue to stop what you are doing, listen for the drill instructions and move with your colleagues. With 12 minutes until 12:00 pm, there is still enough time to finish a small task without becoming absorbed in something lengthy.

The evacuation drill depends on the alarm being able to sound at the appointed moment. Set the volume so it can be heard above ordinary office noise, then leave the browser running and the computer awake. If the page is closed or the computer sleeps before 11:48 am, the evacuation drill could start without your alarm sounding, so a separate office alert should remain the main signal.

Before staff gather for a late-morning drill, the difference between an air-conditioned office and the heat outside can be noticeable. Keep any jacket or access card where it can be picked up quickly, but avoid adding unnecessary layers before leaving the building. At 11:48 am, shaded assembly points may still feel warm, particularly after standing indoors, so having water available at your desk can make the wait outside more comfortable.