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Red Wing Campus Crisis Response Plan

Gas Leaks Procedure

Gas Leaks are very serious and pose a potential danger for all in the area. In the event of a gas leak in a Minnesota State College Southeast facility, follow these guidelines:

  • Leave the area immediately, leaving doors and windows open.

  • Notify the Fire Department 911  immediately from an unaffected area

    • Notify Maintenance at extension 6360 or 651-764-1202

     

  • DO NOT

    • Do not - smoke in the area

    • Do not - use any electrical devices such as flashlights, radio, and telephone

    • Do not - use the fire alarm

    • Do not - turn on lights or turn on/off any electrical appliances

    • Do not - use the telephone or radio in the area. They can cause electrical sparks that could ignite the gas fumes.

     

  • Keep people out of the area

  • Evacuate the area if necessary. Do not use fire alarms or elevators for evacuation.