THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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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 Service Desk at 2-6158.

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 Service Desk at 2-6158.

8. Initiate power outage protocols for critical operations such as fume hoods.

POWER OUTAGE
FLOODING AND WATER DAMAGE
TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
EXPLOSIONS
FIRE
EMPLOYEE EVACUATION PROCEDURES
CHEMICAL SPILLS
EARTHQUAKE
BOMB THREATS AND SUSPICIOUS OBJECTS
CRIME PREVENTION
FIRE PREVENTION
STUDENT SAFETY/ESCORT SERVICE
TIPS FOR TRAVELERS
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE