Should those rearmost slides be even used in such a tail high situation? And I agree with the poster suggesting an evacuation is questionable in these circumstances; my initial response would be tell everyone to remain in their seats and stand by for further instructions, then have an ALL CALL with the trolley dolleys and ATC, fire department etc to ascertain what else is going on. However, the cabin crew at least at my airline are instructed to initiate an evac if no cockpit response etc. Tricky