Emergencies
Situations that pose an immediate threat to personal health, safety and/or major damage to buildings, equipment, or other property are deemed to be emergencies.
- Life-Threatening
- If someone
has been severely injured or needs immediate medical attention,
OR
to report a fire, call 911 or call 9-911 from the nearest phone and give complete details to emergency response personnel. - Then,
depending on the time of day, notify either the Library Facilities Office
(M-F, 8:00-4:30) at 5-3808 or the Circulation Desk (all other times
the building is open) at 5-4104.
- If someone
has been severely injured or needs immediate medical attention,
- Non-Life-Threatening
Examples of non-life-threatening emergencies may include a major water leak, the smell of smoke from an undetermined location, electrical failures (confined or wide spread), a minor injury to an employee or a patron.
If an emergency situation arises in your area M-F, 8:00-4:30, notify either the Library Facilities Office at 5-3808, or the Office of the Dean, 5-6702. During all other times the building is open (including holidays), call the Circulation Desk at 5-4104.
Facilities or Circulation personnel will assess the situation and notify the University Police and other personnel as necessary.
- Elevator Safety (PDF)
