Crisis Protocol: Plumbing Failure or Flood

Definitions

Plumbing Failure - The complete or partial loss of water pressure needed to receive adequate water flow.
Flood - The overflow of water into areas that are not equipped to handle water flow.

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.
DO NOT USE electrical equipment.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
If necessary, vacate the area.
Call the Department of Public Safety from a safe location.
Provide the building, floor and room number with the problem.
Advise of the type of problem and injuries, if known.
Once outside, proceed to the Gathering Point identified for your building.
Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
DO NOT return to the building until you are told to do so by the Department of Public Safety or University official.
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.