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Office of Security, Safety and Risk Management

General Emergency Response

In case of Emergency, dial "Licking County Emergency", 911 or dial "Emergency", 6777

These telephone numbers connect you with an operator trained to respond to medical or fire emergencies. Talk directly into the mouthpiece of the receiver and advise the operator of the emergency. The operator can call on the proper additional emergency services.

Two fire alarm boxes are located on each floor of the building. Locate these alarms and be familiar with their proper activation.

In case of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation of the building, pull down the handle on the fire alarm box to sound the building alarm. This action will also alert Campus Security and Safety and will indicate to them the building in which the emergency is located. Floor plans are posted on the ends of each floor. Be familiar with the evacuation routes of the floor in which you may have a laboratory or be working.

In the event of an alarm:

  1. Discontinue working in your area. Render any reaction stable if it can be done quickly.
  2. Notify others in your area if they are not aware of the alarm sounding.
  3. Leave the room and close all doors to assist in controlling the spread of the fire and fumes.
  4. Exit the building by way of the nearest safe exit route. Walk quickly but do not panic.
  5. Wait until an authorized fire or safety official gives the "all-clear" signal before reentering the building.