Utility Failure

Utility Failure

Power Outage

• Secure any critical operations
• Close fumehood sashes
• Close all doors
• Follow the evacuation procedure
• Perform Critical Operations or Equipment Shutdown procedures if applicable

Gas Leak

• Report all natural gas odors to the Facilities Management Service Center at x4717
• Turn off all potential sources of ignition
• Provide pertinent information to emergency response personnel

Flooding

• Report any flooding to Facilities Management x4717
• Avoid contact with electrical equipment
• Provide pertinent information to emergency response personnel

Elevator Failure

• If in an elevator when it breaks down, use the elevator telephone or alarm button to summon assistance
• If an elevator stops during a power failure, remain calm. Facilities Management personnel check all elevators for stranded riders
• Do not attempt to pry open the elevator doors or use the overhead hatch
• Report all elevator problems to Facilities Management at x4717

Telephone System Failure

• If no dial tone on campus phones, try fax or modem lines
• If modem or fax lines work, restrict use to essential calls only
• Report all telephone system failures to Telecommunications at x5995