Emergency Information

Human health and safety
Animal health and safety 
  • The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Office 621-9305
  • University Animal Care – AHSC Office 626-6702
  • University Animal Care – CAF Office 621-1330
  • University Animal Care on-call veterinarian - phone numbers are posted in each UAC animal facility
Other emergencies or after hours
 
Emergencies such as fire, natural disasters, serious personnel injury or security breaches should be reported to the University Police by calling 911, which is answered by University Police when dialed from a campus phone.
 
Emergency sign
 
The IACUC has a sign containing emergency information which can be printed and posted in Investigators' labs. Click here for a printer-friendly version.
 
Public awareness advisory
 
Always keep the following tips in mind:
  • It is best to keep research and office areas secured at all times
  • If you work in or around a research area, wear identification and be prepared to present it; if you see people in your research area not displaying an ID card, ask them if they need assistance
  • Non-staff people in a research area should be escorted by a staff member at all times
  • Watch your area for strangers and unusual activity; if you see someone unknown to you in a research area, ask him or her if you can help
  • Do not handle suspicious or unknown packages
  • Be particularly aware of vehicles that have been left unattended near University buildings
  • Watch for doors or windows that have been propped open or marked with graffiti
  • Back-up valuable computer data and store it off-site
  • Change the password on sensitive databases, using a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols
  • Be cautious of unusual e-mail messages and do not open unfamiliar attachments
  • Monitor your Web site for potential defacement