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IF YOU SMELL A STRANGE ODOR

• Evacuate the immediate area.
• Turn off all air conditioners and heaters when leaving, if it is safe to do so.
• From a safe location, call Facilities at (334) 844-HELP and report the odor. Be as specific as possible about the nature of the odor:
  • When was it first noticed?
  • Is it recognizable?
  • Is the cause known?
• Remain outside until told it is safe to re-enter the building.
• If additional assistance is needed, Facilities will notify the proper departments.
• Notify Risk Management & Safety at (334) 844-4870 that an event has occurred.

Last Updated: Sept. 29, 2010