Utility and Facility Related Emergencies
Utility failure emergencies should be reported immediately to the respective campus Facility Operations office. Lincoln Park Campus Facility Operations can be reached at (773) 325-7377 and Loop Campus Facility Operations can be reached at (312) 362-8682. Public Safety should also be notified if the utility failure is potentially threatening to the safety of persons or facilities. The following list provides examples of utility and facility-related emergencies:
- Widespread power outages
- Water leaks
- Broken pipes
- Broken windows
- Elevator/escalator malfunction
- Heating or air conditioning problems
- Bathroom clogs or overflows (sinks/toilets)
- Gas leaks or odors
- Broken locks
Work Orders - Non-Emergency Issues
Utility issues that do not constitute an actual emergency should be reported to Facility Operations via the online work order system. The following list provides examples of non-emergency utility and facility related issues:
- Excess trash
- Minor clogs or slow-moving drains
- Limited power outages or burned-out light bulbs in non-critical areas
- A need or desire to change locks