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    Safety

    Emergencies

    Fire or Need to Evacuate Building:

    • Pull fire alarm
      • If time allows, call Police & Security at 911 with details
    • Evacuate promptly whenever alarm sounds
    • Move to designated assembly area 100’ from the building. 
    • Do not block emergency vehicle routes. 
    • Do not re-enter the building until an all clear is given by the building manager
      or emergency personnel.
    • Building evacuation plan.
    List of Emergency Numbers
    Type of Emergency Number Notes

    Fire

    911

    Pull fire alarm and get to safety, then call UW Police Department with details.
    Large chemical spill*

    911

    Large chemical spills require emergency response. Large spills are volumes too large to contain or may be spills that release outside of containment highly toxic, volatile, or flammable chemicals. Immediately evacuate others in the area, close all doors and call 911. 

    Medical

    911

    N/A

    Non-violent behavioral health emergency

    608-264-2677​​​​​​​

    UW Police Department.  When you call, request a CARES Team.

    Security

    911

    N/A

    Student considering suicide or experiencing an urgent mental health concern or crisis

    608-265-5600 (option 9)

    UHS Student Crisis Line. 24/7 Staffed by trained medical professionals. It also available for family members, partners, friends, roommates, faculty, housing staff, and other campus community members who are concerned about the wellbeing of a student.

    *For smaller chemical spills, see the Spills – Biological and Chemical page on the Environmental Health and Safety site.

    Non-Emergency Numbers

    • UW Police Department – (608) 264-2677​​​​​​​
    • City of Madison Police/Dane County Sheriff Non-Emergency – (608) 255-2345
    • Office of Student Assistance and Support (formerly Dean of Students) – (608) 263-5700

    Other Building Issues

    • Inside working hours – call or text Tim Lorenz
    • Outside working hours – try calling or texting Tim Lorenz;
      if there is no reply within 5 minutes then contact UW Safety (608/265-5000)
    General Safety Tips from the UW Police Department – click to view

    General Safety Tips from the UW Police Department

    UW-Madison and the City of Madison are safe communities. But, we’re not immune to crime. While being the target of a crime is never
    the victim’s fault, consider the following to help protect yourself:

    Trust Your Gut

    Be alert to potential danger. If it doesn’t look or feel right, trust your instinct, leave, and/or call for help.

    Lock It Up

    Keep your office locked and secure. Even if you’re taking a quick coffee break and stepping away from your desk for just a moment, lock your door and/or bring valuables with you.

    Watch for Scams

    If you’re offered money without doing work, or if someone claims to be a police officer or a government agency and they’re demanding
    money, it’s a scam. Bottom line: if it doesn’t seem right, hang up or delete the email. If you ever have questions, call us.

    Prevent Bike Thefts

    Secure your bike frame to a solid fixed object. We recommend using a solid “U style” lock to secure the frame of the bike, well as a cable lock
    to secure the front or back tire. Be sure take a photo of your bike and document its serial number. IMMEDIATELY report a theft to UWPD.

    Call Us

    If you see or hear something suspicious, immediately call 911. If it’s not an emergency situation, but you need
    police assistance, call our non-emergency number at (608) 264-2677. We’re here 24/7.

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