Mass Illness

If you or someone around you becomes ill, especially if the onset is sudden:

·         Is there more than one person affected? 

·         Does the illness seem to originate from or be confined to a specific area?

·         Did those affected engage in similar activity, such as sharing a meal?

·         If symptoms appear serious or life threatening, such as shortness of breath, uncontrolled vomiting, altered mental status or unconsciousness, call 911 immediately.

·         Notify Environmental Health and Safety at: 509.359.6496 if multiple persons exhibit similar symptoms in about the same time period. After hours contact University Police at 509.535.9233.

Follow the guidelines listed in Hazardous Materials and in Biohazards.