Animal Activists
Animal Bites or Scratches
Animal Deliveries
Biohazard Exposure
Bomb Threats
Chemical Spill
Emergency Procedures at the WATER Institute
Fire
Flooding
Heat Loss
Inclement Weather
Lapham Hall Aquarium Room Emergency Procedures
Major Medical Emergencies
Power Failure
Radiation Safety Emergency Procedures
Tornado

Preparedness Actions:

*Know the location of the following:

-Emergency Information (Manuals, Telephone Numbers)
-Telephones
-Stairs and Exits
-Fire Alarms and Extinguishers
-First Aid Kits
-Eyewash Station

Keep the following items on hand:

-Flashlight and Fresh Batteries
-Personal Emergency Telephone Numbers
-Portable Radio and Fresh Batteries

General: Read the Emergency Manual several times. Be familiar with your building’s floor plan and evacuation routes. Floor plans are posted in the hallways of B51 and Garland-Pearse.

Animal shipments are posted on the calendar in the office of the B51 animal facility.

Emergency Response to Delayed Animal Shipments:

1. If the animals do not arrive at the expected time, the ARC will contact the Investigator who placed the order. The Investigator will be responsible for contacting the company in order to track the shipment. If the animals are to be delivered directly to the Investigator, the Investigator is responsible for notifying the ARC of the status of the shipment, e.g., if the animals have been delivered.
2. If the animal delivery is expected to be late due to inclement weather or other problems the Investigator should make arrangements with the ARC to be sure someone is available to receive the animals when they are expected to arrive.

Emergency Response to Erroneous Animal Shipments:

1. In the rare case that a company tries to deliver animals to UWM that have not been ordered they should not be accepted. Anyone signing for animals should check with the ARC or the Investigator to be sure that the delivery is expected and accurate.

1. Wash wound thoroughly with betadine scrub. (Betadine scrub is in a brown bottle in the cabinets in Garland-Pearse and in the surgery suite in Lapham Facility).
2. Bandage the wound.
3. Report the incident to your supervisor before leaving for the day.
4. Complete any necessary forms. (Discuss with your supervisor whether it is necessary to complete the following forms)

   • If you are an employee complete: Employee’s First Report of Accident or Injury within the first 24 hours of the injury (Contact the Workers Compensation Office for forms at x5419)

   • If you are not an employee complete: General Incident Report (Contact the Risk Management Office for forms at x5079 or x6374)
5. If any swelling or redness occurs around the injured site see a physician as soon as possible.

In General:

1. If evacuation of the building is necessary, do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by the University Police.
2. If evacuation of the building is not necessary, restrict movement to areas that are adequately illuminated.
3. Building chairpersons should check their buildings elevators and initiate rescue efforts by notifying the University Police, if necessary. Only trained rescue personnel shall assist persons stranded in elevators.
4. Building chairs shall notify the University Police (x4742) and Physical Plant Services (x4742) to facilitate assistance and repair as necessary.
5. Battery-powered flashlights should be kept in a known location, readily accessible during outages. Candles and other open flame devices must not be used.
6. Surge protectors should be used on all computer work stations. Computers should be turned off during the power outage. Routine manual and programmed back ups should be performed.

ARC Facilities:

General: The HVAC systems in the Lapham Hall Animal Facility run separately from the building system. The HVAC system in Garland-Pearse also runs separately from the building HVAC system and includes the following rooms; 402a and c, 425, 438a, 255d, 265j, 295b. The Lapham Hall 408 facility has its own separate air handling unit for ventilation and air-conditioning. The Lapham Hall animal facility has a back-up power system for electricity. All light timers, lights, ventilation, and back up boiler , etc. should switch to the back-up system and operate normally.

The air-conditioning system is not connected to the back-up generator. All electrical devices plugged into the emergency plugs should also operate normally. Lapham 408 and Garland-Pearse do not have backup systems for electricity. Therefore, ventilation will go down as will fan units and lights. This will effect the air conditioning and heat in the rooms. All timer clocks in Garland-Pearse and Lapham 408 have back-up batteries and should not be affected once power is restored.

Power Failure Readiness: Know location of flashlights and batteries. Be aware of what equipment is on backup power. Emergency outlets are colored orange beneath their splash plates. Check that critical equipment is operating.

In the event of a power failure:

1. Locate flashlights.
2. Turn off all electrical and office equipment, including computers, cage washers, etc.
3. Call Physical Plant at x4742 during day hours or the heat plant at x4652 after hours. During working hours the ARC Coordinator will be notified of all planned power outages via the campus e-mail system. After hours the Director of University Safety and Assurances and the ARC Coordinator should be informed of outages the by the University Police.
4. The ARC Coordinator/or Lead animal caretaker will inform all investigators of the status of the outage. The ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker may need to make special arrangements with University Police to enter animal facilities if the buildings are evacuated.
5. In areas where there are no backups (Garland-Pearse and Lapham 408) a decision will be made at the time by the Veterinarian in consultation with the investigator depending on the circumstances as to what to do with the animals. Physical Plant does not keep portable generators on hand so that is not an immediate option. Animals can be moved to other on-campus vivariums if possible and necessary. Determine the potential locations with power that could accept temporary placement of animals, i.e., Lapham Hall animal facility, Garland-Pearse Facilities, user laboratories, other institutions if necessary. If the power failure is likely to continue for an extended period of time and room temperature reaches levels which cause the animals significant distress, the Veterinarian and investigator will make a decision to move them, euthanize them or to try to secure portable generators if time allows. MCW will be contacted if animals need to be relocated there, or if staff assistance is needed for euthanasia purposes. Other Animal Facilities in Milwaukee may also be contacted for assistance.
6. Monitor room temperature of the animal rooms using the max-min thermometers. Determine whether it is better to keep the doors closed or to open them depending upon the conditions. The ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker will determine whether the University Police will be asked to monitor the rooms after hours.
7. When the power is returned check all light timers to be sure they are accurate and also check all equipment to be sure it is functioning properly.

General: The air-conditioning system in the Lapham Hall Facility is run on the campus chilled water system. There is no backup for this air conditioning system. Lapham 408 has its own air handling unit. It does not have a backup. The Garland-Pearse facilities may run on a glycol based system or on the campus chillers depending upon how Physical Plant sets it up. All the air-conditioning systems will be adversely affected by a power outage.

1. Contact Physical Plant at x4742. After hours contact the heat plant at x4651. After hours check the posted ARC phone directory to contact the ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker. The Director of University Safety and Assurances, the ARC Coordinator and Lead Animal Caretaker should be notified by the University Police of any type of emergency involving animal facilities after hours.
2. Determine how extensive the air conditioning outage is and whether there are other areas to move the animals to i.e., Lapham Hall Facility, Garland-Pearse Facility, 408 facility, or user laboratories.
3. The ARC Coordinator and Lead Animal Caretaker will notify investigators of the situation.
4. The Veterinarian and the investigator will discuss the options of what to do with the animals depending upon the gravity of the situation. These options will include leaving the animals in their room, moving them or euthanizing them. If possible, the animals would be moved to another vivarium on campus. If the animals need to be moved off campus or euthanized the assistance of the staff at MCW will be requested. Other animal facilities in Milwaukee may also be contacted for assistance if necessary.
5. If the animals are left in the room, evaluate the necessity for leaving the doors closed or open. Also, determine whether a circulating fan would help out the situation. Fans can be requested from physical plant. Monitor the temperatures in the rooms using the max-min thermometers. The ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker will determine whether the University police will be asked to monitor the rooms after hours.

General: A planned heat loss will occur during the campus-wide steam shutdown each year. The Lapham Hall animal facility has a backup boiler to provide heat during this period. There is no back up heat for Lapham 408 or Garland-Pearse facilities. Steam shutdown should be planned for by securing the appropriate number of space heaters and extension cords from Physical Plant prior to the shutdown. The Animal Resource Center SOP booklet has information on how to set them up. In the event of a power loss fans will not work so heat will not be circulated as it is normally. However, with the ventilation also down, the rooms should not cool as quickly.

In the event of an unplanned heat loss:

1. Contact Physical Plant at x4742. After hours contact the heat plant at x4651. After hours check the posted ARC phone directory to contact the ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker. The Director of University Safety and Assurances, the ARC Coordinator and Lead Animal Caretaker should be notified by the University Police of any type of emergency involving animal facilities after hours.
2. Determine how extensive the heat loss outage is and whether there are other areas to move the animals to i.e., Lapham Hall Facility, Garland-Pearse Facility, 408 facility, or user laboratories.
3. The ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker will notify all investigators of the emergency.
4. The Veterinarian and the investigator will discuss the options of what to do with the animals depending upon the gravity of the situation. These options will include leaving the animals in their room, moving them or euthanizing them. If the animals need to be moved the first option would be to relocate to on campus vivariums. If the animals need to be moved off campus or euthanized assistance will be requested from the staff at MCW, and if necessary from other Animal Facilities in Milwaukee.
5. If the animals are left in the room, secure space heaters and extension cords from Physical Plant as soon as possible. After hours the ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal should be contacted as soon as possible to secure the heaters. Monitor the temperatures in the rooms using the max-min thermometers. The ARC Coordinator/Lead Animal Caretaker will determine if the University Police will be asked to monitor the rooms after hours.

If unauthorized personnel attempt to gain entry to the animal facilities or if a demonstration should occur, or if you learn of animal activists targeting the Animal Facilities call the University Police at 9-911. Follow the Emergency Contact Protocol at the WATER Institute. Also contact the Animal Resource Center at 229-6016 or 229-2905.

1. Keep calm. Resistance may only increase the destruction of property and be a threat to bodily harm. Do not confront demonstrators. If you arrive during a disturbance leave the area at once.
2. Call University Police at 9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone. At the WATER Institute follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol. Provide the following information:

   • Location (building, floor, room, entrance, etc.).

   • Approximate number of leaders.
   • Size of Group
   • Obvious objective or demand of group.
   • Describe if group is rational, organized, violent, etc.
3. If possible, continue with your normal work schedule until the Police arrive.
4. When the Police arrive, provide them with an update. Follow their instructions.

A contact list for emergencies is posted outside of the aquarium room.

In Case of Power Outages:

Lights- the light timers are on the back-up generator so should function in cases of power outages.

Dechlorinator- Most of the functions of the dechlorinator are connected to the back-up generator so it should function in the case of power outages. If the dechlorinator fails the water should be turned off so the tanks remain static. The water will continue to flow during power outages.

In Cases of Heat Loss:

Currently there are no back-up heaters for tanks. The tanks are insulated. For steam shutdown periods the water temperature can be adjusted ahead to compensate if necessary. The time of year will affect the water temperatures and the species of fish will dictate the temperatures necessary.

In Cases of Air Conditioning Loss:

There should be minor effects on the tanks since they are insulated. Header tanks can be set up with chillers if necessary.

In Cases of Water Loss:

Water can be rerouted from the new facility if necessary.

In Cases of Water Temperature variations:

Header tanks can be set up with heaters (none available now) or chillers to accommodate.

Electrical Power Outages:

Someone from Dr. Binkowski's lab will come in. They will be alerted via the emergency call list for the building if it is outside of normal working hours.

• The dechlorinated cold water to the laboratories in room 133 comes directly from the analyzer located in room 173. However, if this analyzer completely fails, the analyzer located in room 174 could temporarily provide dechlorinated cold water to the laboratories in room 133 and 173. In the reverse situation, if the analyzer in room 174 completely fails the analyzer in room 173 could temporarily provide dechlorinated cold water to room 174 as well.
• Under normal laboratory operations the analyzers from rooms 173 and 174 provide dechlorinated cold water to each of their boiler systems respectively. In the event of an analyzer and/or boiler failure from either room, procedures can be followed to provide hot (a blended mixture of hot and cold) dechlorinated water to the appropriate laboratory.
• When all systems are operating properly, the laboratories in room 133 receive hot dechlorinated water from the room 173 boiler.
• There is a back-up generator for the whole facility to provide lighting and there are some duplex outlets available for use.
• The chlorine analyzers are connected to the back-up generator, but they will be checked anyway to ensure appropriate operation.
• The boiler will be checked to ensure hot water is provided to the water lines. It is also connected to the back-up generator.
• The building air compressor is not connected to the back-up generator. A portable air compressor will be manually connected to the hot and cold dechlorinated mixing valve that supplies the hot blended dechlorinated water to the different laboratories. In the cases where the fish are housed in a high density the following procedures may be followed:

  • extra air stones can be added

  • a 120 volt air pump can be hooked up

Boiler Outages:

There are back-up boilers for the facility which are also hooked up to the backup generator.

Loss of Natural Gas:

The water flow for all tanks that receive both cold and hot dechlorinated water will need to be adjusted. The hot dechlorinated water valve for each tank should be closed at this time and the cold dechlorinated water flow rate should be adjusted up to 3 liters per minute depending upon the stocking density and the individual tank biomass.

Extra airstones should be added to the tank and all feeding should be withheld until natural gas is restored to the facility. No water flow rates or feeding adjustments are necessary for tanks that receive cold dechlorinated water exclusively.

Water Loss:

• The lab has the appropriate set of emergency telephone numbers to the city to get the situation corrected as soon as possible.
• The chlorine analyzers need to be checked since certain adjustments will need to be made.
• The flow switches on the boilers will need to be checked.

Turbidity Problems:

• The water department will be called immediately to look into the problem.
• Hydrants can be opened up to divert the water from entering the facility.
• It will then be treated the same as the situation of water loss.

Chlorine Problems:

• There are back-up metering pumps if the automatic metering pump fails.
• New plumbing connection: Cold dechlorinated water from rooms 173 and 174 are now linked together using 4 inch and 6 inch piping. This permits the transfer of cold dechlorinated water from one laboratory to another when an individual chlorine analyzer has failed.

The Assistant Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs will contact the Chancellor for a decision concerning the cancellation of classes and activities. Prior to the discussion with the Chancellor the Assistant Chancellor will review with selected individuals the following factors:

1. Condition of campus sidewalks, parking lots and U-Park lots.
2. Condition of public transit system.
3. Condition of city streets.
4. Condition of Interstate Highway system.
5. Condition of Milwaukee Public schools.
6. Condition of MATC.
7. Current weather forecast.

In the Chancellor’s absence the Provost & Vice Chancellor will be contacted. In the absence of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will make the initial contacts.

Morning classes should be cancelled by 6:00 AM
Afternoon classes should be cancelled before 10:30 AM
Evening classes should be cancelled before 3:00 PM

Animal Resource Center Policies:

1. Animal resource center staff is expected to report to work even if classes are cancelled. The ARC coordinator and Lead Caretaker are expected to be at work when classes are cancelled. If a cancellation occurs during the day staff will be dismissed as the work is completed. Individuals living the furthest away will be dismissed first. Staff is expected to call in if they cannot report for work to be sure someone can cover for them.
2. If all State Offices are closed, individuals living the closest to campus will report to work and provide the animal care. The ARC Coordinator and the Lead Animal Caretaker will contact their staff and determine who will come in. All animals must be observed and given food/water.

A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Warning means tornadoes are likely to develop. Be alert to changing weather conditions and be prepared to take action if the weather situation is upgraded to a Warning. A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted in our area. Immediate action may be the difference between life and death.

1. If you receive notification of a Tornado Warning or see a tornado, move to the lowest level in the interior hallway of the building as soon as possible.
2. Stay away from windows and areas with a large expanse of glass.
3. Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums, and other large rooms with free-span roofs.
4. Do Not Use Elevators.
5. If disabled personnel can not safely move to the lowest level, assist to an interior hallway away from windows and areas with a large expanse of glass.
6. Protect your head and face. If possible, get under a sturdy table or other structure.
7. In the event of a tornado or severe weather, all animals will be left caged and in the building. After the storm, the Veterinarian in consultation with the investigators shall determine whether the animals have been adversely affected enough whereby medical treatment or euthanasia is necessary. The staff at MCW will be contacted for assistance if necessary.

If severe weather develops during working hours, all computers should be turned off and electrical equipment monitored closely.

1. If the flooding is caused by a pipe break, sink overflow, or other plumbing problem, notify Physical Plant Services at x4742. Try to identify the source of the water and turn it off, if this can be done safely. Evacuate personnel, as needed, and attempt to protect property and records by removing items from floors or covering with water resistant coverings, if available. After hours, call University Police at 9-911. Follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol at the WATER Institute.
2. If the flooding is caused by torrential rain, notify Physical Plant Services at x4742.

   Attempt to close doors and windows to prevent water from entering, if this can be done safely. Also, attempt to protect property and records by removing items from floors, if possible. There may be little that can be done. If electrical circuits appear to be getting wet, leave the area immediately. After hours, call University Police at 9-911. Follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol at the WATER Institute.

3. If the flooding is affecting animal rooms, move the animals to other appropriate available rooms.

1. If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, immediately dial 9-911 froma campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone for medical assistance. Give your name, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of the victim. Do not hang up unless released by the emergency operator.
2. If victim is conscious and oriented, the individual has the right to determine his/her own health care needs and the response to those needs. Under such circumstances, university staff should refrain from recommending specific health care vendors.
3. In circumstances involving a person who is unconscious and /or disoriented, calling the University Police on campus or following the Emergency Call Response Protocol at the WATER Institute is the appropriate response.
4. Keep the victim still and comfortable until help arrives. Do not move the victim.
5. In case of a minor injury or illness, students may go to the University Health and Counseling Service or have trained persons provide appropriate first aid.
6. First Aid and CPR training is available through many agencies including the local American Red Cross.
7. Persons with serious or unusual medical problems should be encouraged to notify their supervisors or instructors of the medical problem and the standard emergency treatment related to that problem(i.e. allergies, back problems, asthma).

Biohazards include infectious waste or other potentially infectious material. They should all be identified and labeled with the appropriate biohazard label.

Response Actions: First Aid

1. Provide immediate First Aid.
2. If face and/or eyes are affected, immediately irrigate with eyewash for 15 minutes.
3. Needlestick: milk wound to induce bleeding then wash with soap and water for 5 minutes. For non-intact skin or cuts wash with soap and water for 5 minutes.
4. Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin and replace with clean clothing.
5. If medically indicated, call University Police 9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone. Dial 9-911 from the WATER Institute for the City Police.
6. Contact the Department of University Safety and Assurances (229-6339). Complete a “Report of Accident/Injury Form” within 24 hours.
7. If you may be exposed to human blood or other potentially infectious material you must be included in the UWM Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Plan.

Response to Biohazard Spill:

1. Check for exposure.
2. First Aid if needed.
3. Do not track spill through facility. Remove contaminated clothing.
4. Leave room.
5. Close door.
6. Contact University Police (x9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone). From the WATER Institute dial 9-911 for the City Police.
7. Contact the Department of University Safety and Assurances (229-6339). Complete a “Report of Accident/Injury Form” within 24 hours.

The use of all radioactive materials on campus is authorized and controlled by the campus Radiation Safety Program. Radiation Safety should be notified of all incidents and will monitor and supervise the clean up of all major spills and accidents. More specific information pertaining to emergency procedures may be found in the “Radioactive Spill/Emergency Procedures Manual”. Specific information regarding radioactive materials use with animals may be found in the “Guide to the Safe Use of Radionuclides at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.” All materials which are radioactive should be labeled with the appropriate sign and stored in rooms designated as containing radioisotopes.

General Procedures:

1. In all cases of serious physical injury, medical attention and hospitalization will take precedence over radiation or contamination concerns.
2. Immediately following a spill or dispersion of radioactive material, take appropriate precautions to confine the material; i.e., control access to the area, turn off the ventilation system, prevent the spread of liquids, limit the movement of involved and possibly contaminated individuals.
3. In the event of any emergency involving radiation or radioactive materials, contact Radiation Safety at 229-4275 at the first opportunity.
4. The authorized user is responsible for providing personnel to clean up any contamination which results for work conducted under his/her authorization.

Radiation Exposure: Response Actions for Accidents Involving Personal Injury:

1. Administer first aid and/or call University Police at 9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone (from WATER Institute call City Police at 9-911) for emergency medical assistance. Medical treatment for assistance is the first priority.
2. Inform emergency response personnel that radioactive materials are involved BEFORE the treatment takes place so they can take appropriate actions to protect themselves as well as prevent the spread of contamination.
3. Call the Radiation Safety Program office at 229-4275 or 229-6339 at once. During holidays, evenings and weekends call the UWM Police at 9-911 from campus phones or follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol from the WATER Institute. Campus Police will contact a member of the radiation safety staff.
4. After the injured person is treated and removed from the site, Radiation Safety personnel will assess the situation and direct any decontamination activities following a pre-established plan.

Radiation Spills-Major Spills

1. Major spills and emergencies are those spills involving millicurie or greater activity, where airborne contamination occurs, or where fire or other significant incidents occur. These situations require additional assistance. During work hours notify the Radiation Safety Officer (229-4275 or 229-6339) at once. During holidays, weekends or evenings call the UWM Police (9-911 from campus phones). The Campus police will contact a member of the radiation safety staff. Follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol at the WATER Institute.
2. Provide the following information:

   • Your name and a phone number where you can be reached

   • Name of material spilled
   • Estimated amount
   • Location of Spill
3. Remove personnel from the area of the spill and hold them nearby until they can be checked for contamination by Radiation Safety Program Staff.
4. Vacate and seal the room and move to a safe area, avoiding additional contamination of personnel. As practical, take precautions to limit the spread of contamination to other areas.

Radiation Spills-Minor spills

1. Minor spills and emergencies are those spills of a few microcuries of activity where the radionuclide does not become airborne and emergencies where there is no personal injury. Most minor spills can be handled by lab personnel utilizing the spill kit provided to each laboratory by the Radiation Safety Program.
2. Notify the Radiation Safety Officer (229-4275) at the first opportunity.
3. Survey personnel involved with the spill before they disperse.

   Animal Incidences:

   • Notify Radiation Safety (229-4275) and the Authorized User immediately if an animal that has been injected with radioactive materials is bleeding, is loose from its cage, or if the urine or feces of the animal are outside of the cage/pan, etc.
   • Notify Radiation Safety (229-4275) and the Authorized User immediately if an animal that has been implanted with sealed sources of radioactive materials has them seem to or actually become loose, or the animal is bleeding, etc.

General: Additional information pertaining to chemical hazards may be found by contacting the Department of University Safety and Assurances. MSDS sheets are posted for all chemicals used in the animal facilities.

Response Actions: First Aid

1. Flush exposed tissue with copious amounts of water.
2. If face and/or eyes are affected, immediately irrigate with eyewash for 15 minutes.
3. Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
4. Get medical attention for all injurious exposures and anytime eyes are affected.
5. Call University Police if necessary (9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone). Follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol for the WATER Institute.
6. Call University Safety and Assurances at 229-6339/4999.

Cleanup Actions: Major Spill

(A major spill is one where you don’t know the chemical involved, you aren’t sure of the hazards involved or how to control the hazards or you need to get outside assistance to safely clean up the spill.)

1. Vacate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent further contamination. Get to a phone away from the effects of the spill. If the spill is on your clothing remove it if you are able prior to leaving the area. If unable go to the nearest shower and remove it there.
2. If a building emergency exists, activate the fire alarm. Evacuate the building to the nearest available exit. If disabled cannot safely evacuate the building, assist to the nearest stairwell away from the spill site. Alert emergency personnel of their location.
3. Do not use elevators. Do not panic.
4. Once outside, move to an area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
5. Report uncontrolled spillage of material (any amount that is greater than what you are normally equipped to deal with) immediately to the University Police at 9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone. At the WATER Institute follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol.
6. When reporting provide the following information:
   • Your name
   • Report injuries
   • Name of material spilled
   • Estimated amount
   • Exact location of spill
7. University Police will contact the necessary radiological or emergency personnel.
8. Do not return to an evacuated building unless authorized to by the Milwaukee Fire Department or the University Police. Check with your supervisor to see where you should meet after returning to the building.

Cleanup Actions: Minor Spill

(A minor spill is one where you know the chemical involved, the hazard involved and can take the precautions necessary to safely clean up the spill. You do not need outside assistance to clean up the spill.)

1. Check for exposure and get first aid if needed.
2. If necessary, call University Safety and Assurances at 229-4999 or 229-6339. After hours contact the University Police at 9-911. Follow the Emergency Contact List Protocol at the WATER Institute.
3. Do not track spill through facility. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes.
4. Protect body: Put on Protective clothing (gloves, safety goggles, lab coat).
5. Cover small spills with absorbant towels.
6. Clean spill area working from outside toward the center until there is no more removable contamination.

1. In case of fire, activate the nearest fire alarm. Take appropriate precautions to ensure your personal safety. Alert people in area of fire; direct them away from danger.
2. Close doors to confine fire.
3. Call the Milwaukee Fire Department from a safe location. Dial 9-911 for the emergency dispatcher from campus or the WATER Institute. Give your name and the exact location of the fire (building, floor, room, etc.). Be sure to stay on the phone until released by the emergency operator.
4. Use designated fire evacuation route* from your work area. Evacuate the building by the nearest uninvolved exit. “Get low and Go” to avoid contaminated smoke filled air. “Stop, Drop and Roll” if your clothing catches on fire.
5. Do not use elevators. Do not panic.
6. Supervisors should be the last to leave the area checking that all personnel have evacuated and all doors are closed.
7. Once outside move to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Supervisors should inform staff ahead of time of a meeting point. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
8. Do not return to the evacuated building unless authorized by the Milwaukee Fire Department or the University Police.
9. In the event of a fire, all animals will be left caged and in the building. Once authorized to return to the building the Veterinarian in consultation with the investigators shall determine whether the animals have suffered to the extent whereby medical treatment or euthanasia is necessary. The staff at MCW will be contacted for assistance if necessary. Other Animal Facilities in Milwaukee may also be contacted if necessary. (* Evacuation routes are posted on the walls in the hallways of facilities.)

1. If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT! Clear the area and immediately call University Police at 9-911 from a campus phone or 229-9911 from a cell phone. Follow the Emergency List Contact Protocol at the WATER Institute.
2. Any person receiving a bomb threat should ask the caller:

   • Exact location of the bomb (building, floor, room, etc.).

   • Time bomb is set to go off.
   • Kind of bomb, timing device, etc.

   To help track down caller person taking call should listen for:

   • Speech pattern, accent, lisp, distinguishing characteristics, etc.
   • Background noises.