Power Outage

EMERGENCIES - POWER OUTAGES

OVERVIEW

This procedure addresses both planned and unplanned electrical power outages. The goal of this procedure is to reduce the risks of injury to people and to protect equipment.

FORMS USED

None

CODES, REGULATIONS, AND DISTRICT POLICIES RELATED TO THIS PROCEDURE

Governing Board Policy # 804, Civil Defense and Disaster Preparedness

PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS

The Department of Public Safety

Director of Maintenance

Evening Division

COMMENTS

This procedure addresses power outage in planned, unplanned, and emergency or disaster situations. All district employees are expected to know and understand expected actions in the event of any kind of power outage.

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

STEP	TASK PERFORMED BY	DESCRIPTION
1	Director/Supervisor of Maintenance	Post Power Outage Notice Prior to a planned power outage, the Director or Supervisor of Maintenance will post a notification on the E-Mail system specifying the approximate time of the outage and the anticipated time of restoration.

2	Deans/Directors	Notify Personnel of Outage Deans and Directors will notify lab technicians and other appropriate personnel in their areas.

UNPLANNED POWER OUTAGE

STEP

TASK PERFORMED BY

DESCRIPTION

1	Faculty, Staff and Students	Notify Department of Public Safety Contact the Department of Public Safety. If the phones are down, go to the nearest public telephone equipped with speed dialing and dial "#1" or 465-0751. Dept. of Public Safety (open 24 hours) Grossmont: Ext 7654 Cuyamaca: Ext 4456 "#1" from Speed Dial public phones

2	Faculty, Staff and Students	In the event of a power outage: Use extreme caution, particularly at night. Some areas are not equipped with emergency lighting. Wait until it is safe to exit or call for assistance. Turn off or unplug electrical equipment that may be a hazard if unattended when power resumes. If evacuation is required, use stairways. do not attempt to use elevators. Seek out persons with disabilities and assist as needed. When mechanical ventilation is interrupted, vapors of chemicals may reach hazardous concentrations. To avoid this, use natural ventilation and clean up or put away chemicals and close containers. If this is not possible, respirators may be required until control is obtained.

3	Department of Public Safety	Coordinate Area Security If necessary, call the gas and electric companies to determine the extent of the power outage. Notify Maintenance and Operations. Dispatch Security Officers. Confer with night or daytime administrators to determine which areas should be cleared, locked, and closed. Ensure that all necessary communications occur between the site Line of Authority, and the Maintenance, Operations, and Public Safety Departments.

4	Appropriate Administrator	Make Closing Decision Based upon information provided, determine if the outage areas should be closed.

5	Operations/Security Officers	Secure Outage Area Close, lock, and clear any of the following facilities that are in the outage area: Admissions and Records Computer Labs Cafe 200 (Grossmont) Coyote's Den (Cuyamaca) Student Center Bookstore Library Classrooms Communications Service areas (Switchboard, Mailroom, Administration Building)

6	Director/Supervisor of Maintenance	Notify Appropriate Administrators Notify the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor-Business, College Presidents, and College Business Officers of the outage cause and expected time of repair as soon as there is a determination.