Utility Failure
- For all utility emergencies, notify the Office of Facilities at extension 5885 weekdays, and the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445.
- If evacuation of the building is required, exit using the stairways; do not use elevators.
- Seek out persons needing assistance.
- When mechanical ventilation is interrupted, vapors of chemicals may reach hazardous concentration levels. Laboratory personnel should secure experiments or activities that may present a danger when the electrical power is off, or when it is restored unexpectedly. Close sashes on fume hoods and clean up or put away chemicals. Notify the lab supervisor immediately.
- Do not perform procedures using hazardous materials until power is restored.
Flooding or Water Break
- In flooding occurs, stop using all electrical devices.
- Notify the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445 and evacuate the area or building.
Gas Leak
- Cease all operations immediately and evacuate the area as soon as possible, notifying others as you leave.
- Call the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445.
- Do not switch lights on or off.
- Do not take time to open windows or close doors.
- Do not re-enter the building until cleared to do so by a public safety officer, a policy officer, or the Fire Department.
Trapped in Elevator
- If you are trapped, use the emergency phone in the elevator, push the alarm button, or use a wireless phone to call the Office of Campus and Community Safety Services at extension 5444 or 5445. Wait for help to arrive. Remain calm
- If you discover trapped people, talk to them and try to keep them calm until a public safety officer or other help arrives.
- Do not attempt to open elevator doors at any time.