Emergency Phone Numbers-

Life threatening emergencies:

Police, Ambulance, Fire:                       dial 9-911

For general police, health, and building issues:

Campus Police/Security                                 305-284-6666 http://www.miami.edu/pubsaf/

Physical Plant/Facilities                                 305-284-4091

        examples: water leaks, electrical problems, fire alarms

Hazardous Material Accident/Emergency       305-243-3400
http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2531-1;1564-3,00.html

        examples: toxic waste removal, major chemical spills

University Student Health Center                  305-2845927 http://www.miami.edu/student-health/

Florida Poison Information Center                 9-1-800-222-1222

HealthSouth Doctor’s Hospital Emergency     305-669-3479

UM Rumor Control                                          305-284-5151

For specific Chemistry Department issues:
{note- during normal working hours M-F, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, all problems should be directed to the specific lab or office or to the main Dept of Chemistry office
(305-284-3862). During non-working hours contact the following offices/persons. These numbers are for emergencies only.}

Academic Emergencies
nights and weekends only
Dr. V. Ramamurthy, Chairman                                305-667-0914

Scientific Instrument Emergencies
nights and weekends only
Dr. David Hudson, Laboratories Manager              305-232-4853

Other useful links:

Environmental Health & Safety http://www.miami.edu/ehs/

Hazardous Materials Response Guide http://hazmat.dot.gov/erg2000/erg2000.pdf

Bomb Threat Procedures: http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,11974-3,00.html

University's Emergency Preparedness Web site: www.miami.edu/prepare

General Hurricane Evacuation Plan