Peru is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and sudden power outages occur frequently. Schools and hospitals, as densely populated and functionally critical public facilities, rely heavily on reliable evacuation signage. To ensure that people can quickly locate exits and safe routes during emergencies, an increasing number of schools and hospitals are adopting photoluminescent safety signs.
Photoluminescent vinyl requires only 5–10 minutes of exposure to natural or artificial light to glow for 2–12 hours in complete darkness. Unlike traditional signage, it does not rely on electricity, making it reliable even during blackouts. This feature is particularly important for hospitals operating around the clock and schools that must be prepared for sudden evacuations.
In schools, glow-in-the-dark signs are applied to stairways, corridors, exit frames, and emergency gates on playgrounds, helping students and teachers evacuate quickly in critical situations. In hospitals, photoluminescent signage is installed in wards, hallways, staircases, emergency routes, and near fire equipment, providing doctors, nurses, and patients with clear guidance for evacuation.
As the Peruvian government continues to strengthen public safety infrastructure, photoluminescent safety signs have become an essential part of upgrades in schools and hospitals. They not only improve evacuation efficiency but also enhance public confidence in safer environments.