Be Prepared - Don't Get Left Alone In The Dark!

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday - Heavy Rains, Flooding and High Winds.

 With high winds comes the possibility of...  

Here is some information you might want to have if for some reason the library looses power.

 

BUILDING POWER FAILURE

Occurring Monday through Friday

8:00 am. To 5:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES

EMERGENCY BUILDING COORDINATOR or DESIGNATED BACK-UP

Ø  Report power failure to Campus Safety  x7441

Ø  If power failure is Campus-wide turn on emergency radio and listen for instructions. (Radio is in emergency bag.)

Ø  Coordinate evacuation process with Department Managers/Directors

Ø  Report to Campus Safety any people trapped in the elevator or disabled people who need assistance evacuating the building.  (Campus Safety evacuates people trapped in the elevators)

Ø  If directed by Campus Safety to do so, Emergency Building Coordinator (or designated backup) enlists the help of building staff to assist in the evacuation of the disabled or direct the disabled to wait in a stairwell for emergency aid personnel.

Ø  Call Campus Safety to request a security walk through when all personnel have been evacuated.

Ø  Notify Frank Moore if he is off site.

LIBRARY SERVICES DESK STAFF . . . AFTER BUILDING IS CLEARED

Ø  Shut off power to the automatic door.

Ø  Open outside book drop.

Ø  Lock entry door to insure patrons do not enter the building.

Ø  Post “Power Failure” signs on each door (signs are in deposit bag drawer).

Ø  Empty cash register and deposit in safe.

Ø  Shut down department equipment, staff workstations, copiers, Security Monitor, T.V. Monitor, etc. (when possible, unplug surge protectors or shut off power switch at surge protector).

Ø  Lock Circulation Desk drawers, key safe and copicard files.  Switch/Divert Phone.

Ø  Shut off lights at central power panel.

HELP DESK & DIGITAL DESIGN CENTER

Ø  Clear patrons from your area.

Ø  Shut down Haley Center & Digital Design Center equipment. *

Ø  Shut down personal workstations. *

Ø  Turn off Microfilm Reader Printers.

Ø  Report to Department Manager/Director before leaving building. 

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS and DIRECTORS 

Ø  Meet immediately at Circulation Desk to coordinate the evacuation of the building (one person takes each floor).

Ø  Check for people trapped in the elevator and report information to the Emergency Coordinator (or designated backup).

Ø  Take inventory of your area to insure all staff in your department, have left the building, the equipment is off, and your area is secure. *

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Ø  Clear patrons from your area.

Ø  Shut down personal workstations and department equipment. *

Ø  Report to Department Manager/Director before leaving building.

HELP DESK

Ø  Clear patrons from your area.

Ø  Shut down Haley Center & Digital Design Center equipment. *

Ø  Shut down personal workstations. *

Ø  Turn off Microfilm Reader Printers.

Ø  Report to Department Manager/Director before leaving building. 

ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS & USER SERVICES STAFF

Ø  Attend to personal equipment and workstations and perform emergency duties as assigned by your Department Manager/Director. *

Ø  Report to your Department Manager/Director before leaving the building.

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE & WRITING CENTER

Ø      Clear patrons from your area.

Ø      Unplug equipment and workstations in your area and secure the area.

Ø      Report to the Emergency Building Coordinator (or designated backup) when       

    leaving.

*    When possible shut off power switches on surge protectors.                               12/10/2014