Interior Flooding
In the event of interior flooding from a broken water line, the following actions are recommended:
- Immediately contact Campus Safety and Security at 615-476-3061 to notify them of the situation. Inform them immediately if any oil, chemical or other potentially hazardous materials are suspected of contaminating the flood waters.
- A designated University or law enforcement officer will direct students to safe areas should an evacuation be necessary.
- University Maintenance staff will work to fix the problem and assist in all clean-up and salvage efforts.
- If possible, secure any vital equipment or records and other important papers.
- Shut off all electrical equipment ONLY IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT STANDING IN WATER.
- Secure all laboratory equipment in the same manner.