Building Damage

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In the event your UF building has been significantly damaged:

  • Call 9-1-1 if dangerous or life-safety emergencies are occurring.

  • Contact the appropriate work management center (listed in the resources section below).

  • Provide pictures of the damage to the work management center, if possible.

  • Take safe, protective actions that mitigate or reduce hazards from the damage. (Example – Place barricade tape to prevent people from entering damaged area or building.)

  • DO NOT take actions that place yourself or others in danger.

  • DO NOT enter buildings that are suspected or determined to be unsafe.

Source: UF Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)/UF Department of Emergency Management (UFDEM)

Resources: Facility Services Work Management: 352-392-1121

[For most campus facilities]

  • Non-emergency reports can be submitted via the GatorWorks Customer Request Portal.

  • Pictures of damage can be submitted as attachments on your GatorWorks requests.

Housing & Residence Life: 352-392-2161

[For Housing facilities]

IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations: 352-392-1984

[For IFAS facilities in and outside of Gainesville]

  • After 5PM or holidays, call 352-392-1121

  • Outside of Gainesville 24/7 emergency number, call 352-273-3808

EH&S Insurance Office: 352-392-1591

University of Florida Police Department: 352-392-1111

Version Date: March 2024