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Washington University in St. Louis

Gas Leaks/Suspicious Odors

(If you detect a suspicious odor (may be gas odor or a chemical odor):

*   During normal working hours, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 362-6816.

*    After hours, call WUPD (935-5555) at the Danforth Campus, Protective Services (362-4357) at the Medical School or 9-911 from all other campuses or activate any Blue Light Emergency Phone.  For off-campus emergencies, call 911.

*    Describe the location of the odor and the odor itself.

*    Leave the area and wait for assistance.