Hazardous Material Spills

A hazardous materials incident may be a spill or release of chemicals, radioactive materials, or biological materials inside a building or to the environment.

Simple Spill

Individuals may manage simple spills.
Simple Spills do not spread rapidly, endanger people, and do not endanger environment.

Major Spill or Emergency

Endangers people and require emergency assistance from 24-hour emergency agencies, i.e. the City Fire Department or Cowley County Emergency Management Team. 
Spreads rapidly.

• Call 911
• Notify Campus Security by dialing 620-229-0012.
• Evacuate and assemble at a safe distance.
• Account for individuals.
• Wait for and provide information to responders.