Power Failure/Blackout

Answer

THE UNIVERSITY WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING A BLACKOUT EVENT.

Faculty shall include, in their class syllabus, instructions to students regarding electricity blackouts.

Daylight Blackout

Faculty:

If there is natural lighting in the classroom, remain in the classroom and continue the class session.
If there is no natural lighting in the classroom, proceed to a naturally lighted area. If sufficient class time remains, return to the classroom when the event has ended and resume class.
If less than 60 minutes of class time remain and there is not sufficient light to teach the class, the instructor has the option to suspend the remainder of the class time.
Should a blackout occur before a class session begins, students should wait outside the building until power is restored. Once the blackout is over, faculty and students can enter the building and the class session can begin.

Staff:

If there is insufficient light in the work area, proceed to a naturally lighted area. Staff will return to their work area when the event is over.
If less than 60 minutes remain in the workday, CSUSB supervisors have the option to release staff for the remainder of the workday. One employee will remain in each department until the end of the workday, on a rotational basis, to provide departmental coverage.

Faculty/Staff: Blackout during hours of darkness:

Information regarding a black-out event will be communicated to the university community through the telephone voice mail system. REMAIN CALM

Gather your personal belongings.
Prior to leaving, turn off all light switches, computers, and electrical devices.
Proceed to the nearest exit.
Individuals in wheelchairs should proceed to the nearest stairwell and wait for assistance to be evacuated.
Faculty and staff are to assist with building evacuation and to assist individuals with disabilities.
DO NOT use the elevators.
When leaving campus, drive in an orderly and safe manner

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