Explosions

Chemicals, leaking gas, faulty boilers, or vehicle crashes could all be causes of life endangering explosions.

1. Remain calm.
2. Be prepared for possible further explosions.
3. Do not use possible ignition sources such as matches, lighters, or phones.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. Stay away from windows, mirrors, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets, bookcases, and electrical equipment.
6. Open doors carefully. Watch for falling objects.
7. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in obvious immediate danger (fire, building collapse, etc.).
8. If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities who appear to need direction or assistance.
9. Be guided by College Police, Local Police or Fire Department personnel.
10. If evacuation is ordered, proceed to one of the designated exits.
11. Do not return until instructed by College Police, Local Police or Fire Department personnel to do so.
12. If outside, stay upwind.