POWER OUTAGE

In the event of a major campus wide outage, WSU has emergency generators that will restore power to critical building systems of some areas of campus.  To report a minor localized power outage at a University building (including residence hall and apartment buildings), call WSU Public Safety at 577-2222 and WSU Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) Service Center at 577-4315.

Keep a flashlight and batteries in key locations throughout your work areas.

If a Power outage occurs in your building:

1.      Remain calm.

2.      Follow directions from responding WSU Public Safety and FP&M personnel.

3.      Turn off electronic equipment and appliances, including sensitive laboratory/research units.

4.      Laboratory personnel should secure all experiments; turn off all gases; store chemicals in original locations; close all fume hoods.

5.      Do not light candles or other types of open flames.

6.      If instructed to evacuate by WSU Public Safety and FP&M personnel, proceed to nearest exit and assist persons with disabilities.

7.      If you are on an elevator when power outage occurs, remain calm and press the emergency button and/or telephone to alert WSU Public Safety.

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