Hazardous material releases occurring on or off campus may impact Auburn University.

Quick References: If You See a Hazardous Material Release; If You Are Notified of a Hazardous Material Release; If Someone is Exposed; Contacts
 

If You See a Hazardous Material Release

• Never attempt to contain or clean up a hazardous material release unless you are trained to do so.
• Alert those in the vicinity and evacuate the area.
• Close all doors as you leave the area.
• DIAL 911 to report the release when you reach a safe location.
• Provide as much information as possible to the dispatcher, including identity and amount of the chemical released, specific location, hazards and any known injuries.
• Warn others not to enter the area.
• DO NOT re-enter the building until told it is safe to do so by AU ALERT, emergency personnel, or university administrators.

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If You Are Notified of a Hazardous Material Release

• Follow instructions provided by the AU ALERT System and emergency responders.
• Avoid the area of the release until given an "all clear" message.

If Someone is Exposed

• Isolate anyone exposed to the material.
• Stay with them until emergency personnel arrive.
• Do not come into contact with material on their clothing or body.
• Instruct them to remove contaminated clothing immediately and direct them to the nearest safety shower/eye wash station. Affected areas should be rinsed for a minimum of 15 minutes.
• Provide first aid if necessary and you are trained to do so.

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Contacts