HAZARDS & THREATS

The mission of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is to protect the university community by coordinating and integrating activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made disasters.

CONTACT US

Campus Police: 229-430-4711

Non-Emergencies and Safety Escorts: 229-430-4711

Information Desk: 229-500-2026

Utility Failure

Utility Failure/ Interruption:
  • Report utility failures during regular work hours (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) to the Office of Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction at 229-500-3039
  • Report data network and telephone system interruptions to the Division of Information Technology Services (ITS) at 229-500-2027

Report utility failures after regular work hours, on weekends and on holidays to the ASU Police Department at 229-430-4711.

Gas Leaks (Indoor):
  • Evacuate the area immediately.
  • Activate your phone tree to ensure everyone in the building is notified.
  • Call the Office of Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction at 229-500-3039 and the ASU Police Department at 229-430-4711 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 Office of Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction at 229-500-3039 and the ASU Police Department at 229-430-4711 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 Office of Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction at 229-500-3039 and the ASU Police Department at 229-430-4711
  • Help co-workers in darkened areas move to safer locations.
  • Secure experimental work and keep refrigerators and freezers closed.
  • Unplug personal computers, appliances and non-essential electrical equipment.
  • Open windows for additional light and ventilation.

 

Contact Us

Emergency
911

Campus Police
229-430-4711

Campus Housing
229-500-2025

ASU Student Health Clinic
229-500-3544 (East)
229-500-3545 (West)