UTILITY FAILURE

Power Failure

In the event of a major utility failure occurring during regular working hours immediately notify Campus Services at 8296. If after business hours, call 706-880-8196.
Shut off switches to as many electrical items as possible before leaving. This includes lights, appliances, room air conditioners, heaters, televisions, etc. Following these procedures will assist in restoring electricity when the system comes back on-line. Secure any hazardous materials or processes.

All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds continuously and/or when an emergency exists. Follow evacuation procedures. Use clear, safe escape routes and exits and proceed to the nearest outside safe assembly location shown on the evacuation map or to a location ordered by College officials or emergency response personnel.

Help persons in darkened work areas move to safety. Where applicable, assist other persons requiring evacuation assistance to get to designated areas for evacuation assistance. Unless imminent life-threatening conditions exist or otherwise directed by College officials, transporting of these individuals up or down stairwells shall be avoided, but shall be carried out by trained or emergency personnel only.

While evacuation is taking place, elevators in all buildings will be checked by Campus Services for trapped personnel.

Do not return to an evacuated building until directed by college officials or response personnel..   Department Heads or other personnel shall await further instructions via available telephone or radio communications.   If the outage occurs at the end of the workday, directions may be received that personnel may leave the College.

Electrical or Light Failure

Emergency lighting in buildings is designed to last 30-45 minutes to allow occupants of a building sufficient time to evacuate.

Campus buildings equipped with emergency lighting may not provide sufficient illumination in corridors and stairs for safe exiting. It is, therefore, advisable to have flashlights and portable radios available for emergencies.

Plumbing Failure/Flooding
Cease using all electrical equipment. Notify the Campus Services Office at 8296. If necessary, evacuate the area.

Serious Gas Leak

Cease all operations; do not switch lights or any electrical equipment on or off! Remember: Electrical arcing (turning on or off) can trigger an explosion! Notify the Campus Services Department at 8296. Evacuate the area, leaving doors and windows open.

Minor/Suspected Gas Leak

Call Campus Services at 8296 and area will be checked with combustible gas detector.

Ventilation Problem

If smoke or odors come from the ventilation system, immediately notify Campus Services at 8296. If necessary, cease all operations and evacuate the area.