Emergencies
If you become aware of a Facilities or Security emergency, immediately call the appropriate 24x7-staffed telephone numbers:
- Facilities emergency - 718.951.5885
- Security emergency - 718.951.5511 (or dial 911 on your campus phone)
Do not email or go online to submit a Work Request. An emergency typically involves imminent harm to people or infrastructure. Not sure? Better to call to be on the safe side!
Examples of Facilities Emergencies
- An active water leak from any source
- A stuck or non-working elevator
- Water or other slipping hazard on floors
- Smoke or gas smell
- Exposed electrical wires
- Something dangling that could imminently fall and injure a passerby
- A tripping hazard
- Possible bedbug sighting
- Extreme heat or cold
- Failure of heating or cooling that protects sensitive equipment or experiments
Examples of Security Emergencies
- Someone is sick or injured
- Someone is spotted on campus with a deadly weapon
- Someone is harassing or threatening others
- Someone is trapped in a confined space
- A possible fire
