If you discover a significant water leak, gas leak, downed power line, sewage overflow, flooding or other major utility failure on main campus, call the University Emergency Dispatch Center at 864-656-2222. Do not call the University Dispatch Center unless you have an emergency and need assistance.
For non-emergency reporting, repair requests and additional information, call the University Facilities Support Center at 864-656-5450.
Do NOT attempt to correct the problem unless you are “Authorized and Qualified” to do so.
Assist others in your immediate area who may be unfamiliar with the building/area in an evacuation.
Electrical Outage
Turn off equipment such as computers and monitors to avoid damage once power is restored.
If you are in a dark area, proceed cautiously to an area that has emergency lights.
If appropriate for the conditions, move carefully toward the nearest EXIT sign and continue doing so until you are safely outside of the building.
Elevator Failure
Use the emergency button or telephone to alert authorities.
Do NOT attempt to open the elevator door or in any way “shake” or “jar” the car to move unless directed to do so by emergency personnel.
Gas Leak
Natural gas alone is odorless so an additive is used, creating a distinct ‘rotten egg’ smell to help detect leaks when they occur.
If you smell this strong odor, immediately evacuate the area.
Do NOT turn lights or electrical equipment on or off.
Call 911 from a safe location; a distance of at least 300 feet is recommended.
Keep a safe distance from the leak until emergency officials give an all-clear.
Water Leak/Flooding
Stop what you are doing and cautiously evacuate the area.
Do NOT turn lights or electrical equipment on or off.
Do NOT re-enter the building/area until emergency officials give an all-clear.
