Hazardous Materials
If you encounter a hazardous material spill, leak, or situation contact Public Safety:
1. Evacuate the area
- Clear the immediate area and contact Public Safety at 612-381-3328.
- In the event of an evacuation [link to evacuation page]
- Shut off electrical equipment if possible and it is safe to do so.
- Proceed to emergency exits. DO NOT use elevators.
- Help those needing assistance.
- Keep a distance from individuals who have been electrocuted or exposed to toxins until the individual is clearly away from threat.
- Stay up-wind and uphill from any hazardous vapor, gas, or liquid.
- If contact occurs on skin or in eyes, immediately flush with clean water. Discard contaminated clothing.
2. Report the spill
- Call Public Safety at 612-381-3328
- State emergency.
- Provide building address (818 Dunwoody Blvd = Main and CEE buildings; 700 Dunwoody Blvd = Warren) and exact location in building.
- Report known injuries.
- Report name, description and amount of material spilled, if known.
DO NOT go back into an area where the hazardous materials spill, leak, or situation occurred.