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A. UTILITY FAILURE OR EMERGENCY

1. Call the University Police Department, who will contact Facilities Services at 915-747-7187 in case of a utility failure or if there is a potential danger to building occupants Facilities Services will provide an assessment and mitigate as necessary.
2. Follow the standard evacuation procedures for the building
3. Always observe the following procedures if utility emergencies

B. ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE

1. Emergency lighting by generator or battery backup should be sufficient to provide adequate lighting to allow occupants to exit the building. Buildings are not to remain occupied during power outages.
2. A flashlight or cell phone can also augment emergency lighting to assist you in safely exiting.

C. ELEVATOR FAILURE

If passengers are trapped in an elevator, advise them to stay calm and tell them you are getting help. If you are trapped in an elevator, use the emergency phone to notify campus police at 915-747-5611, or use your cell phone and call 911.  If the elevator does not have an emergency phone, turn on the alarm (located on the front of the panel), which will signal for help.

1. Remain calm.
2. Use the Call Button to call Campus Police for help.
3. Verify the location of the building and elevator to Police Communications
4. Stay on the phone until the police arrive.
5. Do not try to climb out or exit the elevator without assistance.

Cease all operations and turn off equipment.

Do not switch on lights or any electrical equipment. Electrical arcing can trigger an explosion.

Call Â鶹¹ÙÍø Police (915-747-5611) or 911. Campus Dispatch will dispatch an appropriate emergency response, including Â鶹¹ÙÍø Police, Facilities Services, Texas Natural Gas, El Paso Fire, and other departments.

E. PLUMBING FAILURE/FLOODING

Call Â鶹¹ÙÍø Police, who will then notify Facilities Services.

Cease using all electrical equipment.

If necessary, vacate the area.

F. VENTILATION PROBLEM

If the ventilation system fails to operate or unusual odors are coming from the ventilation system, immediately notify Campus Police at 915-747-5611.  The University Dispatch Center will contact Facilities Services and Environmental Health and Safety to respond.

Cease operations and evacuate the immediate area. This may expand to include evacuation of the building depending upon the conditions.