Emergency Response – Utility Failure

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Campus security:
860.932.4915

Office of the CEO:
860.932.4140

Building supervisor:
860.932.4157

REPORTING AN EMERGENCY

  1. Nature of the emergency
  2. If police, fire or ambulance is needed
  3. If there is a weapon involved
  4. If suspect is still present, if not identify the direction the suspect went.

UTILITY FAILURES

In the event of a major utility failure, immediately notify the Building Supervisor.

ULTILITY FAILURE

If there is potential danger to building occupants, or if the utility failure occurs after hours, weekends or holidays, notify the Building Supervisor and CEO. The Building Supervisor and CEO will take appropriate action and if necessary, initiate evacuation procedures.

Always observe the steps above whenever the following utility emergencies arise:

Electrical or Lighting Failure 
Campus building lighting may not provide sufficient illumination in corridors and stairs for safe exiting.  Use caution when exiting by stairs and corridors.

Elevator Failure 
If you are trapped in the elevator, turn on the emergency alarm (located on the front panel) which will signal for help.

Plumbing Failure or Flooding 
Cease all operations.  DO NOT SWITCH ON LIGHTS OR ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.  Remember electrical arcing can trigger an explosion!  Notify the Building Supervisor and the CEO or designee.

Serious Gas Leak 
Cease all operations. DO NOT SWITCH ON LIGHTS OR ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.  Remember that electrical arcing can trigger an explosion!  Notify the Building Supervisor and the CEO or designee.

Ventilation Problem 
If smoke odors come from the ventilation system immediately notify the Building Supervisor and the CEO or designee.
If necessary, cease all operations and vacate the area.