Power Outage

In the event of a campus-wide outage, the university has emergency generators that will immediately provide power to limited areas on campus. To report a minor, localized power outage, call Facilities Management at 575-5050.

Keep flashlights and batteries at easily accessible locations throughout your work areas and/or residence.

In case of a major, campus-wide power outage:

• Remain calm.
• Follow directions from the University Police or supervisors for immediate action.
• If evacuation of a building is required, see the evacuation section of this guide.
• Laboratory personnel should secure all experiments and unplug electrical equipment prior to evacuating. All chemicals should be stored in their original locations. If safe to do so, provide natural ventilation by opening all windows and/or doors. If this is not possible, or natural ventilation is inadequate, evacuate the laboratory until the power is returned.
• Do not light candles or other type of flame for lighting.
• Unplug all electrical equipment (including computers) and turn off light switches.

If people are trapped in an elevator:

• Notify the University Police at 911.
• Reassure passengers to stay calm and that you are getting help.
• Instruct passengers to pick up the emergency phone in the elevator so they can provide direct information to the emergency responders.
• Stay near passengers until police or other assistance arrives, provided it is safe to stay in the building.