Utilities/Power Outage

In the event of a major utility failure, call the Work Order Desk at 815-753-1741 and contact NIU PD at 815-753-1212.

  • Remain calm; move cautiously to a lighted area.
  • Turn off and unplug computers and other voltage-sensitive equipment, if safe to do so.
  • Provide assistance to others if necessary and safe to do so.

Electrical Outage

  • Evacuate the building if the fire alarm sounds or upon notification by authorized emergency personnel.
  • In laboratory buildings, fume hoods do not operate during a power outage and most laboratories should not be used until the ventilation is properly restored.

Gas Leak/Unusual Odors

  • Call 911.
  • Cease all operations immediately.
  • Evacuate as soon as possible.
  • Do not use cell phones or other electronic equipment.
  • Do not switch lights on or off.

Flooding/Plumbing Failure

  • Cease using all electrical equipment.
  • Avoid contact with the water.
  • Evacuate the building.

Contact Us

In case of emergency: Call 911

Non-emergency Phone Number: 815-753-1212

niupd@niu.edu

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