Electricity/Gas Failure
In the event of a Utility Failure (electricity, water, gas, fuel):
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Stay calm – think.
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Respond to problems arising, e.g. fight minor fires if safe to do so.
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Report loss of services (e.g. toilets) to managers/office staff if outage is not obvious. Report phone and IT problems to italerts@tlc.ac.nz.
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Report indications of people trapped in elevators or secure areas to wardens.
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If moving between floors, use the stairs, walk do not run.
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If in an elevator, remain calm. Elevators will stop but emergency lighting will work.
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Use an emergency phone and advise location, lift number ID and numbers entrapped. Be patient.
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Assist those with disabilities needing assistance, persons in distress and visitors.
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Switch off and disconnect unnecessary electrical appliances.
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Save/store available water/fuel/gas supplies.
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Continue processing business as usual where possible.
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Apply Business Continuity Plan work-around solutions, e.g. use alternate supplies,back-up generators or other building facilities.
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Await management instructions. If evacuating via wardens’ direction (not fire alarm), secure premises, relocate essential business to another building, or stand-down staff to go home, care for family then report back for work at instructed day/time and location.
Remain Calm - Assist those in need