Gas Leak, Fumes and Vapors

If you are in danger or feel threatened, call 911 or contact Campus Public Safety

If you detect natural gas, fumes or vapors:

  1. Call Campus Public Safety to report the situation.
  2. Clear the area immediately, if instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher, providing assistance to those with special needs.
  3. Provide your location and the location of the odor to the dispatcher.
  4. Provide as many details as possible to the dispatcher.

If a building or area evacuation is ordered by emergency responders:

  1. Leave all ventilation systems operating, unless instructed otherwise by emergency responders.
  2. Leave the area immediately, avoiding the use of elevators unless necessary.
  3. Identify those persons with special needs, and provide assistance if possible. Otherwise, provide their location to emergency responders.
  4. Report to your department's designated gathering point to be accounted for.