Information Concerning Explosions

Explosions can occur for many reasons. Leaking gas, chemical accidents, bombs, or even falling aircraft can cause an explosion.

After an explosion, the main focus of everyone on campus should be toward assisting the injured and safeguarding against fires and gas leaks. The immediate response of outside resources such as the Fire Department, Police Department, and Southwest Gas will be needed to effectively deal with the situation.

WHAT TO DO

If this type of emergency ever occurs:

• Try to remain calm and prepare yourself for further explosions by crawling under a table or a desk.

• Stay away from windows, mirror, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets, bookcases and electrical equipment.

• Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of being killed by a subsequent fire, building collapse, or other occurrence.

• Evacuate when requested.

• Open door carefully and watch for falling objects. Do not use telephones, elevators, matches or lighters.