Power Outage

Remain calm. In the event of a major, campus-wide outage, the UO has emergency generators that will immediately provide emergency power to selected areas of the campus.

Notify one of the following to report a minor, localized power outage: 

• Campus Operations at 541-346-2319 Monday - Friday 7:30 to 4:30  or
• DPS at 541-346-2919 after-hours, weekends and holidays

Keep flashlights and batteries in key locations throughout your work areas.

In Case of a Major, Campuswide Power Outage:

1. Remain calm. Provide assistance to others as necessary.
2. Follow directions from DPS regarding any necessary emergency actions.
3. If in doubt evacuate the building. While evacuating watch for persons with special needs and provide assistance if possible. See evacuation guidelines in this manual and contact DPS at 541-346-6666 for assistance if needed.
4. Laboratory personnel should secure all experiments prior to evacuating. All chemicals should be stored in their original locations. Provide natural ventilation by opening all windows and/or doors. If this is not possible or natural ventilation is not advisable, evacuate the laboratory until the power is returned.
5. Do not use candles or other type of open flame for lighting.
6. Unplug all electrical equipment including computers if possible to do so safely.
7. Do not use elevators.
8. Emergency lighting for exit pathways will function for fifteen to thirty minutes following a power outage. In areas with poor natural light, evacuate promptly.
9. For information about prolonged outages tune to radio stations KWVA 88.1 FM or KWAX 91.1 FM or check the University homepage .

If People are Trapped in an Elevator

1. Tell passengers to stay calm and that you are getting help.
2. Notify DPS by pushing the red button located in the elevator and provide information over the speaker. Or, call DPS as at 541-346-6666.
3. Stay near passengers until police or other assistance arrives, provided it is safe to stay in the building.