Bomb or Explosion
Chemical accidents, bombs, faulty boilers, or even motor vehicles could all be the cause of life-endangering explosions.
- Remain calm. Call 911, and then call Campus Safety/Security at 509.358.7995.
- Be prepared for possible further explosions.
- Leave if possible.
- If unable to leave, crawl under a table or desk.
- Stay away from windows, mirrors, overhead fixtures, filing cabinets, bookcases, heavy objects, and electrical equipment.
- Be guided by the Incident Commander. If evacuation is ordered, proceed to the appropriate emergency assembly location.
- Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in obvious, immediate danger (of fire, building collapse, etc.).
- Open doors carefully. Watch for falling objects.
- Do not use elevators.
- Do not use matches or lighters.
- Do not spread rumors.
- Be prepared for fire or power failure to follow explosions.
- Fill out an Incident Report form (S25.20.7) and forward it, within 24 hours, as directed. Obtain the report online or by calling 509.358.7994.
- Immediately report accidents that result in death, serious injury (e.g., fracture, amputation) or in-patient hospitalization of WSU personnel or third parties. This applies to all personnel at the Riverpoint Campus, including WSU Spokane, EWU, Sirti, and Sirti tenants.
Contact Us
- Telephone: 509.358.7760 or 509.358.7994
- Fax: 509.368.6990
- E-mail: norenep@wsu.edu
Emergency Notification
- Campus Alert: bookmark this page
- 24-Hour Message: 509.323.2474
- Emergency assembly map