Power Outage / Utility Failure

Preparedness

There are many utilities and systems necessary to run the school building. A loss of any system noted below may require action by you. 

• Electrical power outage—the lights go out. 
• Loss of water pressure impacting drinking water, toilets, and food preparation 
• Loss of heating or cooling system 
• Interruption of telephone or data communications 
• Identify persons with disabilities who may need special assistance. 
• Check emergency lights periodically to ensure they are unobstructed and “ready” lights are on. 

POWER OUTAGE OR UTILITY FAILURE PROCEDURES 

Listen Carefully For Instructions 

If The Power Goes Out: 

• The School Leader and others will attempt to assess the scope and expected duration of the outage. 
• The School Leader will provide information to you via whatever communications system is available. Remain in your classroom. Do not move around the building unnecessarily. 
• Do not use elevators. 
• Check restrooms, stairwells, and corridors in proximity to your classroom to determine if anyone needs assistance and to direct them to their classroom. 
• Contact the main office if you have any problems or special circumstances. 
• If emergency lights in your area are out, notify the Main Office. 

If There Is Loss Of Another Utility System: 

• Contact the Main Office if there is an immediate problem or special circumstances. 
• Otherwise, the School Leader will provide information to you as the situation warrants and as information becomes available. 
• Do not contact the Main Office unnecessarily.