PDP 103–02: Flood

To provide guidelines for appropriate action in the event of a major flood

Arizona State University Emergency Operations Manual

Major flooding at ASU at the Tempe campus would be the result of catastrophic dam failure or extraordinary releases by Salt River Project along the Salt/Verde system. Flood travel time to the Tempe campus would be approximately 6.5 to 8.5 hours. Maximum flood depth is estimated to be 37 feet.

In the event of imminent major flooding, the campus will be evacuated immediately (see PDP 101–03, “Emergency Evacuation,” for detailed information).

Before leaving campus, and if time permits, personnel should attempt to shut down all electrical equipment and move expensive equipment, supplies, and hazardous materials to higher ground.

In the case of minor flooding, only certain areas of campus may need to be evacuated. University personnel in the affected areas should report to staging areas as directed.

ASU Police Department (ASU PD) will provide information and instructions for immediate action.

For more information, see PDP 101–03, “Emergency Evacuation.”

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