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.

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.

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.