Utilities failure

Find out what to do if you discover a water outage or gas leak, or there is a power cut.

Water failure

Use other sources of water for drinking and hygiene purposes, such as unaffected neighbouring buildings or personal emergency supplies.
As water pressure may be restored at any time without notice, ensure all taps are turned off to avoid flooding.

Campus-wide telephone communications will continue to operate during a power outage.
If evacuation is necessary, battery powered illuminated EXIT signs and emergency lighting will indicate exit paths.
People stranded in lifts will be able to communicate with Campus Security or the Lift Company directly using the lift emergency button or phone.
Make sure someone remains with anyone who is disabled and cannot leave the building. Call Campus Security on 8888 (0800 842 8888) for assistance.
In labs, specific procedures will operate during a power outage. Make sure you are aware of these procedures.
Keep all refrigerators and freezers closed.
Building access control systems will continue to operate for a limited time, after which doors will automatically revert to free access. A manual lockdown will then be initiated by Campus Security.
Always treat all electrical equipment as live, as power may be restored at any time without notice.

If you discover a gas leak, warn your colleagues.
DO NOT activate building alarms, use mobile phones, hand held radios or other electronic equipment.
If it is safe to do so, turn off ventilation and machinery and make sure that naked flames are extinguished.
Evacuate the building—avoiding the areas of contamination and closing doors behind you.
After evacuating, notify Campus Security on 8888 (0800 842 8888) from a safe location, and give as much detail as possible.
Do not return to the building until the ‘all clear’ has been given.