Utility Failure
A. In case of a major utility failure
during regular business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays)
immediately notify the Physical Plant office at ext 5500.
B. If you believe there is
potential danger to building occupants-Dial
911.
The Campus Safety and Police phone number is
278-5555—on campus ext. 5555.
C. If the utility failure occurs after
regular hours,
Non-emergency reporting call ext. 5555 Campus Safety and
Police.
D. Survival tips for other utility
emergencies
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Power Outage - Keep a flashlight in your
desk or purse. Department Offices should have
flashlights on hand also.
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Elevator Failure - If you are trapped, use
the emergency telephone in the elevator front control panel
to contact Campus Safety & Police at ext. 5555.
If the elevator does not have an emergency telephone, use
the emergency alarm to signal for help.
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Plumbing Failure/Flooding - Stop using any
electrical equipment. Vacate the area if
necessary. Notify Campus Safety & Police at ext.
5555 Notify Physical Plant at ext. 5500.
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Gas Leak - Stop what you are doing.
Do not turn on lights or any electrical equipment - a spark
from an electrical switch can cause an explosion.
Vacate the area. Dial 911.
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Steam Line Failure - Vacate the
area. Notify Campus Safety & Police at ext.
5555. Notify Physical Plant at ext. 5500.
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Ventilation Problems - If smoke or noxious
odors come from the ventilation system, vacate the area.
Notify Campus Safety & Police at ext. 5555. Notify
Physical Plant at ext 5500.