If power outages occur, most classes meeting in daylight hours will be able to continue. In cases where a classroom lacks natural lighting, or if a course meets after dark, the instructor should use his or her judgment as to whether to cancel class, or to take a break and return later. Di scuss procedures for dealing with a power outage at the beginning of your next class meeting. If you suspect a power outage would cause the cancellation or delay of class, discuss a potential evacuation procedure with your students. Point out the simplest and safest strategy for exiting the building.
All stairwells contain emergency lighting.
Determine whether any of your students will need special assistance in the event of an outage. There may be some unable to use the stairways to exit your building, for example. In such cases, students should be instructed to remain with you in the classroom until assistance arrives. If the campus is anticipating a blackout and you know in advance that your classroom will be dark, you may want to carry a flashlight with you. If you do not have one in your office, you may be able to borrow one from your departmental office.