Emergency contact numbers
- 911
- for fire or medical emergencies
- 543-9331
- (University Police) for criminal activity, threats or threatening behavior
- 543-9739 / 543-2690
- Padelford contact #’s for other concerns
- Safe Campus Information
- for UW Faculty, Staff and Students
Exit lights in the building will remain on during emergencies.
Fire extinguishers are located in hallways on all floors throughout the building; use them to extinguish small fires, or as an aid to escape larger ones.
During any evacuation procedure, be prepared to assist others. Evacuate by stairways; do not use
elevators.
Meet in HUB parking lot and identify yourself to floor wardens wearing fluorescent green hats.
First Aid kits and flashlights are located in English Department administrative offices: A-101, A-
105, A-11, B25E, A2B.
| VIOLENT BEHAVIOR / THREATS: |
- If you are physically assaulted or threatened, call 911.
- If you feel you are being harassed by someone, either on- or
off-campus, report it to your supervisor, the department
administrator or the department chair immediately.
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| CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: |
- If you see a suspicious person, call University Police at 543-9331.
- DO NOT confront the person. Keep a safe distance.
- Do not block the person’s access to an exit.
- Note the person’s direction of travel and
try to remember details so you can provide a physical description.
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| MEDICAL EMERGENCY: |
- Call 911 or pull the nearest fire alarm.
- Do not move injured person unless there is imminent danger.
- Try to keep the victim calm.
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| FIRE: |
- Call 911 or pull the nearest fire alarm.
- If there is smoke, stay low.
- Check doors before opening—do not open a hot door.
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| EARTHQUAKE: |
- If you are INSIDE the building, stay there.
Get under a table or desk, or below a counter or chairs immediately.
- If you are OUTSIDE, stay away from high buildings, walls,
power poles/lines and other objects that could fall.
Move to an open area.
- AFTER an earthquake:
- Call 911 to report any injuries.
- Be prepared for aftershocks.
- Unplug or turn off your computer.
- Do not ignite matches or lighters.
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