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Power outages can occur on campus on their own or as a result of other emergencies, such as earthquakes or floods. Major services and utilities could be unavailable for several days. Now is the time to prepare!

In the event of a power outage:

  • Turn off and unplug computers and other voltage-sensitive equipment.
  • If safety is a concern, evacuate the building. Move cautiously to an illuminated emergency exit and then to the building emergency assembly site.
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