Action Guidelines
Electrical/Light Failure:
- Call your campus Facilities Work Control.
- Provide assistance to others who may be unfamiliar with the space.
- Do not use candles or other type of open flame for lighting.
- Do not leave class or work unless told to do so by an authorized person.
- Proceed cautiously outdoors or to an area that has emergency lighting.
- In most cases, power will be restored shortly or you may be relocated to another area with power.
Elevator Failure:
- Activate the emergency button/telephone.
- Call your campus emergency phone number if you do not get a response from the emergency button/telephone.
- Do not attempt to evacuate the elevator or help others evacuate.
- Do not pry open elevator doors or climb through the elevator roof escape hatch.
Gas Leak:
- Stop whatever you are doing.
- Do not turn on lights or any electrical equipment.
- Keep a safe distance from the leak. A distance of at least 300 feet is recommended.
- Call 911.
Water Leak/Flooding:
- Stop whatever you are doing.
- Do not turn on lights or any electrical equipment.
- Call your campus Facilities Work Control.
- If you can do so safely, turn the local water source off.
- If you can do so safely, cover or move objects that could be damaged by water.
- Evacuate the area.
Water Supply Failure:
- Call your campus Facilities Work Control.
- Do not consume tap water until told it is safe to do so by authorized personnel.
