Immediately report utility failures during regular business hours to the FMD Work Request Desk at (706) 542-7456 or
to the UGA Police at (706) 542-2200 on weekends and on holidays.
Gas Leaks:
- Evacuate the area immediately.
- Do not attempt to shut off or manipulate valves.
- Activate building emergency notification procedures to ensure everyone in the building is notified.
- CALL 911.
- Do not switch on lights or any other electrical equipment.
- Do not smoke in the area.
- If leak is outside, do not remove any vehicles from the immediate area until cleared by first responders.
- Account for all building personnel once outside and wait for further instructions from first responders.
Power Outage:
- Help co-workers in darkened areas move to safer locations.
- Secure current experimental work and keep refrigerators and freezers closed.
- Unplug personal computers, appliances and non-essential electrical equipment.
- Open windows for additional light and ventilation.
- Check all building elevators for stranded personnel/students. Advise UGA Police of locations of any disabled
elevators with occupants. - Follow the instructions given by the first responders or FMD personnel.
Elevator Failure:
- Report the problem to the UGA Police through the elevator emergency phone or by calling 706-542-2200.
- Do not attempt to exit the elevator or remove passengers if it is stuck between floors.
- In most situations, UGA Police will send an officer and the elevator contractor to assist in restoring service to the
elevator and safely removing passengers.
