Utility Failure
Utility Failure/ Interruption:
- Immediately report utility failures during regular work hours (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to the Facilities and Services Customer Care Center at (404) 413-0700
- Immediately report data network and telephone system interruptions to the IS&T Technical Operations Center at (404) 413-4444, located in Room G8, Library South (24 hours operation)
Immediately report utility failures after regular work hours, on weekends and on holidays to the University Police Department at (404) 413-3333.
Gas Leaks (Indoor):
- Evacuate the area immediately
- Activate your phone tree to ensure everyone in the building is notified
- Call the Facilities and Services Customer Care Center at (404) 413-0700 and the University Police Department at (404) 413-3333 to report the problem
- Do not switch on lights or any other electrical equipment. Do not smoke in the area.
- Account for all building personnel once outside and wait for further instructions from the Police and/or the Atlanta Fire Department
Gas Leaks (Outdoor):
- Evacuate the area immediately
- Do not attempt to shut off gas or manipulate valves
- Call the Facilities and Services Customer Care Center at (404) 413-0700 and the University Police Department at (404) 413-3333 to report the problem
- Prevent vehicular traffic and pedestrians from entering the area until the Police arrive to set up a perimeter
- Do not smoke in the area or move any vehicles that are parked near the broken gas line
- Follow the instructions of the Police Department and Atlanta Fire Department
Power Outage:
- Report the outage to the Facilities and Services Customer Care Center at (404) 413-0700 and the University Police Department at (404) 413-3333
- Help co-workers in darkened areas move to safer locations
- Secure current experimental work and keep refrigerators and freezers closed
- Unplug personal computers, appliances and non-essential electrical equipment
- Open windows for additional light and ventilation








