高层建筑在紧急情况下对居民、雇员和应急人员提出了具体的挑战。 在紧急情况下，准备工作和了解如何进行至关重要，以避免严重伤害和生命损失。
联邦应急管理局 has published a 字幕新闻(PDF) for residents that offers a brief overview of high-rise fire safety. The 美国 also published a similar 字幕新闻(PDF) for high-rise residents along with a much more detailed 疏散计划（PDF） designed for use by high-rise property management and employees.