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Wildfires
Wildfires and urban fires are an ongoing concern, particularly in areas adjacent to open space. The campus can be affected directly or indirectly from smoke, haze, or wildfire.
PROCEDURES:
Wildfire events will be monitored by campus leadership and site status decisions will be based upon all available information. Emergency procedures may include Shelter In Place (SIP) or General Evacuation.
REPORTING:
- Gaithersburg Campus x2222 from a campus phone or call 301-975-2222 from a cellular phone. When calling 911 from a cellular or off-site phone inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus.
- Boulder Campus. Call 911 and inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus. After calling 911 call x7777 from a campus phone or call 303-497-7777 from a cellular phone.
Additional resources
Ready.gov-Prepare for Wildfires