Emergency procedures
Emergency procedure information for residents, students, University employees/staff.
Fire
Fire - always raise the alarm at once
Always call the fire service on 9-999 giving the correct address
Always call security on 888 or 01782 733004
Further information on fire management is available on the Department of Health & Safety Fire Management page.
Gas
If you smell gas:
- Don’t operate electric switches on or off
- Don’t smoke or use mobile phones
- Don’t leave it to someone else to report
- Do open doors and windows to ventilate the gas if the smell is inside
- Do make sure your colleagues leave the area where you smelled gas
- Do report the smell of gas by calling the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 then call Security on 888 or 01782 733004
Provide to the National Gas Emergency Service the following:
- Name
- Address or location
- Post Code –if known
- Details of the gas leak
- Listen and act upon the advice given
Provide to Security:
- Name
- Address or location
- Telephone number – fixed or mobile – not near the place where you smelled gas