Emergency Guidelines for the Campus Community

Utility Failure

In case of power outages during disaster situations, these procedures should be followed:

1. Do not light matches or other flames inside buildings. Gas lines may be damaged and explosions or fire could occur.
2. If you are trapped in an elevator, do not panic. Personnel will arrive as soon as possible to assist you. Do not smoke in stalled elevators.
3. Stay away from downed power lines and broken high-temperature waterlines.
4. Shut off the gas and electricity in your assigned work area. 
5. Report major problems to Public Safety at x8-3134.

©2003 The Trustees of Princeton University. Last modified 04-Mar-2004 11:59 by Robin M. Izzo