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Office of Security, Safety and Risk Management

Gas Leak / Fumes / Vapors

If you detect natural gas, fumes or vapors:

·    “Call “0” from any campus phone or 911 from a cell phone or from off campus to report the situation.

·      Clear the area immediately if instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher, providing assistance to those with special needs.

·      Provide your location and the location of the odor to the dispatcher.

·      Provide as many details as possible to the dispatcher.

If a building or area evacuation is ordered by the emergency responders:

·      Leave all ventilation systems operating unless instructed otherwise by emergency responders.

·      Leave the area immediately, avoiding the use of elevators unless necessary.

·      Identify those persons with special needs, and provide assistance if possible. Otherwise, provide their location to emergency responders.

·      Report to your department’s designated gathering point to be accounted for.