Serious water damage can occur from a number of sources: broken pipes, clogged drains, damaged skylights or windows, or construction errors.
If a water leak occurs:
- During normal business hours (8am-4pm Monday thru Friday) call Facilities Operations at (330) 263-2135 or submit a workorder online at: WebTMA – Service Request. After hours, during holidays, and on weekends, contact Campus Safety (330) 263-2590 and they will contact the Facilities On-call cell phone for you. Be sure that you report the exact location (building and room number) and severity of the leak.
- If there are electrical appliances or outlets near the leak, use extreme caution. If there is any possible danger, evacuate the area.
- If you know the source of the water and are confident of your ability to stop it (i.e., unclog the drain, turn off the water, etc.), do so.
- Be prepared to assist as directed in protecting objects that are in jeopardy. Take only essential steps to avoid or reduce immediate water damage, such as covering objects with plastic sheeting or moving small or light objects out of danger.