Laboratory Emergencies

Laboratory equipment, materials and research can be protected from loss during emergencies, by taking appropriate precautions that will minimize the impact of dangerous conditions resulting from fire, severe weather, utility failures or loss of services (e.g. electric power, heat, air conditioning, water, etc.)

Prepare a lab contingency plan that meets your specific needs. This plan should be shared with your lab, your department and your Building Manager for inclusion in the Building Emergency Plan. The plan should be implemented whenever a severe weather event has been issued. Remember, you must take responsibility to protect your laboratory and research.

The following documents may be useful to you in preparing your lab for emergencies:

• Is your laboratory prepared for a hurricane? Download the Hurricane Preparation Checklist .
• Environmental Health and Safety Policy 2-2: Laboratory Emergency Spill Plan .
• The Laboratory Emergency Information Template is for your lab door. It includes space for emergency contact information and hazard warnings.
• The Laboratory Emergency Plan Template includes evacuation and emergency response information.
• The Laboratory Fire Safety Compliance Checklist includes information on keeping your lab safe from fire emergencies.

For more information on laboratory emergencies, please click one of the following links:

• Laboratory Emergency Plan
• To Report an Emergency
• Laboratory Shutdown Procedures
• Emergency Communications
• Stony Brook Emergency Management
• Stony Brook Weather
• National Weather Service (Upton, NY)
• National Hurricane Center

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