Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

5.4 ElevatorsIn the event an elevator should malfunction, residents should use the emergency call button andwait for assistance. The emergency call button is to be pressed ONLY when assistance is needed.Residents trapped in a malfunctioning elevator should never attempt to exit without assistancefrom building maintenance staff or outside emergency assistance. Under no circumstancesshould an individual attempt to exit by prying open the doors or crawling out of the elevator.Vandalism and horseplay (tampering with doors and control panels, jumping, rocking, etc.) willnot be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action. Never overload an elevator. Themaximum number of persons and weight capacity must be strictly followed.5.5 Power OutageIf a power outage occurs, residents should stay in their rooms and remain calm. Residence hallstaff members will make frequent rounds until the power returns. A power outage in no wayalters the regulation that prohibits the burning of candles or any open-flame device in residencehall rooms.5.6 Temporary Campus Closing (TCC)There may be an instance when a severe event or circumstance forces the closure of theuniversity. An announced timeline of vacating the residence halls will need to be strictlyfollowed, and students would need to pack their belongings, prepare their room for departure,and make arrangements for travel to locations away from the campus.For students with extreme hardships that prevent departure in the allotted time, ResidenceServices will provide consolidated and short-term, temporary shelter. Students would need tocheck out of their permanent assignments by the announced closing date and time.Temporary shelters will be located in Stopher and Johnson Halls. At the time a TCC isdeclared Stopher and Johnson residents will be asked to take as many of their belongings homewith them as possible. One room on each floor will be used to store belongings of residents whocould not remove them during a TCC. Limited housekeeping and maintenance services will beprovided as needed and able.35