Explosion

If there is an explosion do the following:

• If items are falling off bookshelves or the ceiling take shelter against your desk or under a sturdy table.
• Exit the building as quickly and calmly possible. Call DPS at X-6911.
• Do not use elevators.
• Check for fire and other hazards.
• If there is a fire, stay low to the floor and exit the building as quickly as possible.
• If you are trapped in debris, tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are.
• Assist others in exiting the building and move to a safe area away from the building, at least 200 feet from the building.
• Keep walkways and streets clear for emergency vehicles and crews.

Untrained persons should not attempt to rescue persons who are inside a collapsed or burning building. Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

The emergency unit or agency in control will decide when to return control of the scene back to the appropriate University entity, e.g. Department of Public Safety, etc. Depending on the nature of the incident, other agencies may be involved in decision or control of the scene, e.g. criminal actions.

Stay away from the building until you are advised that it is safe to enter.