Skidmore College
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)


Chemical/HazMat Spill
  • Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material is to reported immediately to Campus Safety at X5566 and Facilities Services at X5860.

  • When reporting, be specific about the nature of the involved material and exact location. Campus Safety will contact the necessary specialized authorities and medical personnel.
Note: The College possesses spill kits, and procedures for
training and usage of these kits is currently being formulated.
Facilities Services will contact outside vendors for cleanup.
  • The key person on site should vacate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent further contamination of other areas until the arrival of Campus Safety personnel.

  • Anyone who may have been contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible, remain in the vicinity and give their names to Campus Safety. Required first aid and cleanup by specialized authorities should be started at once.

  • If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm. Caution: the building alarm only rings in the building; you must also report the emergency by phone. Refer to the section on Evacuation Procedures for further details.

  • When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, an emergency exists. Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

  • Assist those with disabilities in exiting the building! Remember that elevators are reserved for them. Do not use elevators in case of fire. Do not panic!

  • Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.

  • If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary.

  • A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.

  • Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by College officials. Important: After evacuating the building, report to your designated Emergency Assembly Point. Stay there until an accurate headcount has been taken. The Department Chair or designate will take attendance and assist in accounting for all building occupants.

  • If required, Facilities Services will contact the appropriate contract companies for clean up and regulatory agencies regarding spills (EPA, OSHA, NYS ENCON).