THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Serious water damage can occur from a number of sources: broken pipes, clogged drains, damaged skylights or windows, or construction errors.
IF A WATER LEAK OCCURS:
1. Remain calm.

2. Notify the Service Desk at 2-6158 immediately. Report the exact location and severity of the leak.

3. Beware of possible electrocution hazard. If an electrical source is present, use caution and evacuate the area. Never attempt to unplug or remove an electrical appliance or wire from a flooded area.

4. If you know the source of the water and are confident of your ability to stop it (e.g., unclog the drain, turn off the water, etc), do so.

5. Be prepared to assist as directed in protecting objects that are in jeopardy. Take only essential steps to avoid or reduce immediate water damage, such as covering objects with plastic sheeting or moving small or light objects out of danger.

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