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Handbook of Emergency Procedures & Employee Safety Policies

Utility Emergency

Definition:

Electrical power failure, gas line break, water main or sewer break, and/or electrical line break.

Signals:

Should building need to be evacuated, follow fire drill procedures. In the event of electrical failure and need to evacuate, verbal notification will be given on a building-by-building basis. A visual check of all affected areas will be conducted by designated Facilities & Management Operations personnel.

Actions for Specific Emergencies:

  • Electrical Power Failure
    Georgia Power Report Power Outage: 1-888-891-0938
    Call Facilities Management & Operations: 386-3337

  • Power Line Down
    Clear area immediately and avoid live wires.
    Call 911 if emergency exists.
    Call Facilities Management & Operations: 386-3337

  • Water Line Break or Sewer Break
    Call 911 if emergency exists.
    Call Facilities Management & Operations: 386-3337

  • Gas Line Break
    Clear area immediately; evacuate building if necessary.
    Call 911 if emergency exists.
    Call Facilities Management & Operations: 386-3337

  • After-Hours Utility Emergency
    Call FMO's After Hours Emergency Number: 229/445-3086 or 229/445-1813

 

This handbook was updated July 3rd, 2008.

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