Crisis Protocol: Electrical or Lighting Failure

Definition

The loss of electrical currents to a portion or all of the University's property.

Between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday immediately notify Facilities Operations at 313-993-1240.
If there is a potential danger to the building occupants or a complete utility failure occurs after hours, weekend, or holiday, notify the Department of Public Safety at 313-993-1123.
If an emergency exists, pull a fire alarm to evacuate the building.
Proceed to the nearest exit.
Once you are at a safe location, call the Department of Public Safety.
Tell the Department of Public Safety the building, floor and room number with the problem.
Advise the Department of Public Safety of the problem and any known injuries.
Assist persons with mobility difficulty in exiting the building.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS in case of a fire.
If available, use secondary lighting system such as a flashlight.
Once outside, proceed to the Gathering Point identified for your building.
DO NOT return to the building until you are told to do so by the Department of Public Safety or University official.
Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
The Building Coordinator will take attendance and assist in accounting for all building occupants.
If requested, assist emergency crews as much as necessary.
A campus emergency command post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the command post unless you have official business.