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Power Outage

• Do not use elevators. Facilities will post signs on the elevator requesting people not to use the elevator. 
• Emergency lights should activate on each floor.
• Use a flashlight or light on your phone to exit the building.
• Standby for emergency notifications.

Downed Power Line 

Don’t go near a downed power line. It can kill you. Always assume that a downed power line is live. Follow these guidelines:

• Don’t touch the downed power line with your hand or any object.
• Don’t touch anything in contact with a downed power line, including a vehicle or person.
• Don’t drive over a downed power line.

Stay safe if a downed power line touches your vehicle:

• Stay inside your vehicle. Do NOT exit the vehicle. The ground around your vehicle may be energized.
• Call 911 from your vehicle, if possible.
• Sound the horn. Roll down your window. Yell for help.
• Warn others to stay away. Anyone who touches the power equipment or ground around your vehicle can be injured.
• Wait until a firefighter, police officer or PG&E worker tells you it’s safe before exiting your vehicle.

If your vehicle is in contact with a downed power line and a fire starts, exit the vehicle:

• First, remove loose items of clothing.
• Hands at your sides, jump clear of the vehicle. Make sure you are not touching the vehicle when your feet hit the ground.
• Once clear of the vehicle, keep your feet close together. Shuffle away from the vehicle without losing contact with the ground.

Do not use Mylar® balloons and toys near power lines.

• Mylar balloons, also called foil balloons, are made from plastic nylon sheets with a metallic coating. They cause  thousands of power outages every year when they come into contact with power lines or circuit breakers.
• Report issues to PG&E 800-743-5000.
• Do not use Mylar balloons, kites or remote-control toys near overhead power lines. If you must use Mylar balloons, then tie them down.

Look up and live.

• Be aware of power lines above when lifting a ladder or long-handled tool.
• Avoid fallen or dangling power lines. Do not touch the lines. Call 911.
• Do you see tree branches on power lines? Call PG&E at 800-743-5000.

Gas Leak

Signs of a possible natural gas leak include:

• Sulfur-like or rotten egg smell
• Hissing, whistling or roaring sounds
• Damaged connections to gas appliances
• Dead or dying vegetation, in otherwise moist areas, over or near pipeline areas
• Unusual soil movement or bubbling water

If you notice any of the above conditions, leave the area immediately.

Elevator Failure

If you are in a malfunctioning elevator car:

• Remain calm.
• NEVER attempt to leave the elevator if it is stuck between floors or has partially opened doors as this can result in serious injury or death.
• Make sure the emergency stop switch is not engaged.
• Use the elevator phone to contact UPD (on campus) or building management (off campus).