Hazardous Materials Response Procedures

If you encounter a hazardous material spill, leak, or situation:

1. Evacuate the area
   • Initiate your building's emergency evacuation plan.
   • Use the fire alarm if there is an immediate hazard and the entire building needs to be evacuated, or notify those in the affected area if only a partial evacuation is needed.
   • Shut off electrical equipment if possible and if it is safe to do so.
   • Proceed to emergency exits; DO NOT use elevators.
   • Help those needing assistance.
   • Stay upwind and uphill from any hazardous vapor, gas, or liquid.
2. Report the spill
   • Call 911 and/or St. Cloud State University Public Safety (320-308-3333).
   • State the emergency.
   • Provide your building address (see the Campus Map; building addresses are listed on each building page) and exact location in the building.
   • Report any known injuries.
   • Report the name, description, and amount of material spilled, if known.

DO NOT return to an area where a chemical spill has occurred.