Whenever a Prairie View A&M University building experiences a power failure, do the following:
- Turn off all electrical equipment that is not connected to a surge protector, such as computers and printers, to protect equipment from electrical surges when the power is restored
- Report a major power failure or interruption to power on campus
- Call (936) 261-9703 during Normal Hours
- Call (936) 261-3880 – After Hours Only
- Do not use elevators immediately after a power failure because electrical outages are still possible
- Contact the University Police Department (UPD) immediately if you know about or see: (4911 or (936) 261-1376)
- Persons stuck in elevators
- Smoke coming from electrical or mechanical rooms
- In the event of a prolonged power failure, your supervisor will direct employees in what to do, such as leaving the building or going to an assigned assembly area.