Hazardous Materials Release

What You Should Do

1. Report all releases or spills of hazardous materials that you may observe to the Massasoit College Police Department. Massasoit Police Emergency Numbers are:
   1. 508-427-1296;
   2. pick-up the nearest emergency blue-light phone, classroom emergency phone, emergency call box or;
   3. Call 911.
2. Tell the MPD Dispatcher your name.
3. Tell the MPD Dispatcher the exact location of the spill or release.
4. If possible, give the source, character, amount and extent of the material spill/release.
5. Notify the MPD Dispatcher if there are any injuries associated with the incident.
6. Shut windows, turn off open flames and open hoods in the area, if possible. Do NOT risk your personal safety.
7. Stay a safe distance away from the material that has been released or spilled.
8. Keep others from entering the area.
9. Wait for MPD officers and emergency responders to arrive and direct them to the release/spill area.

What Will Happen.

1. MPD will evacuate the area or the building if necessary.
2. If the incident is large or cannot be controlled, MPD will activate the Fire Department for assistance, and EMS if necessary.
3. If the incident is large or threatens other areas of campus, the Massasoit emergency alert system will be activated with instructions regarding the area of the release.