If you are trapped in an elevator:
- Press the “Emergency” button or the “Bell” button.
- Use the elevator phone. It will connect to Security. If for any reason the phone does not work, continue ringing the bell until someone outside the elevator has heard you.
- Remain calm.
If you observe a malfunction from outside an elevator:
- If you think someone may be trapped inside, Notify University Police at 5431 (318-357-5431) immediately.
- If there is a person trapped inside the elevator, assure them that assistance is on the way.
- If no one is trapped in the elevator, call the Physical Plant at 4519 (318-357-4519) to report the Elevator problem. Also call University Police to report the Elevator Malfunction.
- Secure the elevator. Place signs on the Elevator door indicating that the elevator is “Out of Order”. This will prevent persons from entering the elevator.
During normal hours contact the Physical Plant at #4519 or (318) 357-4519
After normal hours contact the University Police at #5431 or (318) 357-5431
The number to the Power Plant is #5886 or (318) 357-5886
This is what will happen:
- University Police will call for assistance.
- Maintenance personnel will respond as soon as possible.
