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Power Outage

IF A POWER OUTAGE OCCURS IN YOUR OFFICE OR BUILDING

1. Remain calm.
2. Provide assistance to others in your immediate area who may be unfamiliar with the space.
3. If you are in an unlighted area, proceed cautiously to an area that has emergency lights.
4. If you are in an elevator, stay calm. Use the emergency button or telephone to alert the elevator service company.
5. If instructed to evacuate, proceed cautiously to the nearest clear exit.
6. Planning for such situations includes having a flashlight available.
7. Call the Safety/Security at ext. 8499.
8. Initiate power outage protocols for critical operations such as fume hoods.