Power Outage
Power outages often accompany emergencies such as severe weather or floods. An outage can last for minutes or days.
In a power outage
- Call the University Control Centre (780-492-5555)
- Stop work and turn off non-essential equipment (e.g., small appliances, computers, printers, etc.) to facilitate re-energizing of buildings
- Keep heat in by keeping doors closed
- If safety is a concern, exit the building: Do not use elevators and assist others as required
- Turn off light switches and small appliances as you leave in case the power is restored
In a water outage
- Call the University Control Centre (780-492-5555)
- Conserve water
- Do not drink nonpotable water
If you are in a laboratory at the time of an outage
- Turn off heat sources, secure chemicals, and close fume hood sash
- Keep refrigerator or freezer door closed
If you are trapped in an elevator
- Try to stay calm
- Use the elevator phone or your personal device to call the Control Centre (780-492-5555), Protective Services (780-492-5050), or the elevator company
- Do not attempt to open the doors or the roof panel
- Wait for emergency responders
Be prepared for an outage
- Make a point of identifying evacuation routes and muster points