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Emergency Procedures

--SAFETY IS THE FIRST PRIORITY--

FLOODING

  1. STAY OUT OF AREAS WITH STANDING WATER.
  2. CALL FACILITIES OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT.
    Days: 6-2485    Evenings/Weekends: 6-2344
  3. SECURE THE AFFECTED AREA. Post a staff member at the site to keep out unauthorized personnel.
  4. CONTACT THE LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE.
  5. NOTIFY PRESERVATION SERVICES.
  6. DIRECT FO&M AND PRESERVATION SERVICES STAFF TO THE SITE.

WATER LEAKS

  1. CALL FACILITIES OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT.
    Days: 6-2485    Evenings/Weekends: 6-2344
  2. SECURE THE AFFECTED AREA. Post a staff member at the site to keep out unauthorized personnel.
  3. CONTACT THE LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE.
  4. NOTIFY PRESERVATION SERVICES.
  5. TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT THE COLLECTION if it is safe to do so.
    • Protect the collection by draping plastic over stacks.
    • Remove materials from under leaks.
    • Handle wet materials gently. Do not open or close wet books.

FIRE   -- Safety First !!! --

  1. PULL THE FIRE ALARM and CALL 911 to report the location of the fire.
  2. If the alarm activates on its own, leave the building. --Do Not Use Elevators--.
  3. Close windows ONLY IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
  4. NOTIFY PRESERVATION SERVICES when safety permits.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

  • Fire Dept. 911
  • Police 911
  • Ambulance 911
  • Facilities Repair (Days) 646-2485
    (Noon-Nights-Weekends) 646-2344
  • Safety & Security 646-3333

PRESERVATION SERVICES

  • Barb Sagraves: Preservation Librarian 646-2458
  • Deborah Howe: Collections Conservator 646-0712
  • Brian Markee: Conservation Technician 646-1624
  • Stephanie Wolff: Conservation Technician 646-0861

Last Updated: 1/8/08