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Utility Emergency

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Utility Emergency

PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW

For all utility emergencies, notify Public Safety.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency

All Campuses
and Centers

(631) 451-4242

Power Outage

  • If evacuation of the building is required, exit using the stairways. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Seek out persons needing assistance. If possible, assist any physically challenged person in exiting the building. Physically challenged persons unable to exit from upper or lower floors should wait in the stairwell near a safe haven telephone; use the telephone to notify Public Safety of their location.
  • 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 Pipe Break

  • If flooding occurs, discontinue use of all electrical devices.
  • Immediately notify Public Safety and evacuate the area or building.

Gas Leak

  • Call Public Safety.
  • Cease all operations immediately and evacuate the area as soon as possible, notifying others as you leave.
  • 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 Public Safety or other proper authorities.

Elevator Malfunction

  • Remain calm.
  • Activate the emergency telephone or push the emergency call button. Emergency personnel will respond.
  • If you have a cellular phone, dial Public Safety.
  • DO NOT TRY TO FORCE OPEN THE ELEVATOR DOOR!
  • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAVE OR CLIMB OUT OF THE ELEVATOR.