Emergency Facilities Closure Plan
Department of Wood and Paper Science
3006 Biltmore Hall (Lucia)
October 29, 2008
The actions listed below would be completed during an Emergency Alert Level 2 or Level 3 incident as declared by the Chancellor or his designate. This emergency alert information would be available on the website www.ncsu.edu or through the Wolf Alert System (text messages). Please be aware that the unpredictable events of nature do not always allow for an orderly progression for emergency response as outlined below. In that event, prudent safety practices would dictate the appropriate response, meaning that departmental personnel should not risk personal injury to protect property.
Materials Needed:
Plastic sheeting to cover Langmuir, rheometer, and computers
Labels and markers
Tape
Flash drive or cds
Chemical Spill Kit
Emergency Closure Procedure:
1. Ensure that the contact information on the door is correct: names/phone numbers for Dr. Lucian Lucia, Dr. Orlando Rojas, and Barbara White.
2. Verify that all chemical containers are tightly closed and stored in the appropriate cabinets. Do not leave anything on bench tops or open shelves. Pay attention to chemical incompatibilities when storing items; refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for guidance.
3. Remove all items from the floors (especially electronics) to ensure aisles are clear for emergency personnel to operate if necessary and to protect from possible water damage.
4. Suspend analysis on the rheometer and Langmuir at the end of the current sample being analyzed as noted in the instrument manuals.
5. Remove lab notebooks from the lab areas and store in plastic bags in a secure area. Label contents of the bags.
6. Back up all computers on a flash drive or a cd. Take these back-ups with you to a secure location.
7. Unplug all electrical equipment except for the refrigerator, making sure that a surge protector is in line with the refrigerator in case of a power surge.
8. Lower the temperature in the refrigerator and do not open it unnecessarily. Tape it shut.
9. After unplugging equipment, cover each piece with plastic sheeting, taping down the edges. Do NOT cover the refrigerator as this could cause a fire.
10. Pull the sash down on the fume hood and keep it running after removing all unnecessary items.
11. Make sure all utilities are closed (gas, air, water).