Skidmore College
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)

Utility Failure
  1. In the event of a major utility failure, immediately notify the Department of Campus Safety at X5566, which will contact the on-call Facilities Services supervisor.

  3. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm (fire alarm) and evacuate the building.

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

  7. Once outside, move to your designated Emergency Assembly Point that should be at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s).

  9. Keep the walkways, fire lanes, and hydrants clear for emergency crews.

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

  13. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a College official.

Power Failure or Electrical/Light Failure:
  • Campus building lighting may not provide sufficient illumination in corridors and stairs for safe exiting. It is, therefore, advisable to have a flashlight available for emergencies.
  • Emergency lighting in buildings is designed to last 30-45 minutes to allow occupants of a building sufficient time to evacuate.
Note: All fire alarm systems have battery backup power
that will work for a minimum of 24 to 36 hours.


Generation on Campus
  • Skidmore has several back up generators on campus to provide energy in the event of sustained power outages:

    The Tang Museum has a generator that automatically provides emergency power during an outage.

    Case Center has limited generation that provides power for campus phone systems.

    The newer section of Dana Science Center (New Dana) has a generator that automatically provides lighting in the event of a power failure.

    Harder Hall has emergency power (UPS) that automatically maintains power to the IT server room during an outage.

    The Dining Hall has a generator that automatically provides full power to the facility in the event of a power failure.

    There is a free standing tractor trailer size generator located adjacent to Falstaff Parking Lot to service the entire campus. It can provide power to a significant portion of the campus including all residential buildings. Power can be directed or changed as needed during an outage. The startup time to energize this generator is approximately one hour.


Elevator Failure
  • If you are trapped in an elevator, use the emergency phone that rings directly to Campus Safety. Stay calm and understand that elevators have a failsafe condition-the elevator cannot go into free fall.

Plumbing Failure/Flooding
  • Stop using all electrical equipment. Notify the Campus Safety Department at X5566, which will dispatch a maintenance worker. If necessary, vacate the area.

Serious Gas Leak
  • Cease all operations. Do not switch lights or any electrical equipment on or off. Remember, electrical arcing can trigger an explosion! Notify the Department of Campus Safety at X5566 immediately.

Ventilation Problem
  • If smoke odors comes from the ventilation system, immediately notify the Department of Campus Safety at X5566. If necessary, cease all operations and vacate the area.