Procedure for Power Outage
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Remain calm.
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Provide assistance to others in your immediate area who may be unfamiliar with the space.
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If you are in an unlighted area, proceed cautiously to an area that has emergency lights.
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If you are in an elevator, stay calm. Use the emergency button or telephone to alert Campus Security.
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If instructed to evacuate, proceed cautiously to the nearest clear exit.
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Planning for such situations includes having a flashlight available.
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Call Campus Security at 4444 or 4053.
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Initiate power outage protocols for critical operations such as fume hoods.
Procedure for Elevator Malfunction
If an elevator malfunctions and a person is confined in the stalled elevator, contact Campus Security immediately. Dial 4444 or 4053. A Campus Security Officer will be dispatched to the scene to render assistance. Otherwise, call Physical Plant at ext. 4017 to report the malfunctioning elevator.