A. In the event of a minor or major power failure occurring during regular working hours (8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., summer hours 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), immediately notify Facilities at 806-651-2133 and University Police Department at 806-651-2300. After business hours, notify University Police Department. They will instruct you as to what you are to do during the power failure.
B. If there is potential danger to building occupants, or if the power failure occurs after hours, weekends or holidays, notify University Police Department.
C. If a blackout occurs without warning:
D. During periods of very heavy power usage, the area utility company may have to reduce voltage. This is commonly called a "BROWNOUT" and may occur during periods of high air conditioner usage. In the event of a brownout, the following steps should be taken.
E. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm. CAUTION: You must also report the emergency by phone to University Police Department at 806-651-2300.
F. All building evacuations or localized evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds continuously and/or when an emergency occurs.
G. Take purses, and lock office doors upon leaving. Walk; do not run to the nearest stairway exit. If you are disabled, yell for help to go down stairs.
H. When there is a power failure, do not use the elevator. It may become inoperative and a trap.
I. Assist disabled persons in exiting the building. If these persons are unable to use the stairs, assist them to a stairwell where they will remain. University Police Department officers on the scene where these persons are. They will assist them in evacuating the building.
J. Evacuate to a distance of at least 500 feet from the building and out of the way of emergency personnel. Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by University Police Department officers.
K. A University Police Department officer will respond with the appropriate authorities to evaluate the situation and to supervise an evacuation or appropriate action.
L. The University Police Department dispatcher will initiate the proper notification procedure for contacting appropriate personnel when a power failure occurs on or near campus.
M. At present, campus building lighting may not provide sufficient illumination in corridors and stairs for safe exiting. It is therefore advisable to have a flashlight and portable radios available for emergencies.
University Police Department – 806-651-2300
Physical Plant - 806-651-2133
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