
The Argonne Info Line at (630) 252-INFO ( +1-63) is also updated when severe weather affects Argonne operations.Patch 4.1.0 has just been released and brings new improvements and some bugfixes. Any changes to Argonne’s operational status will be sent to employees and other site occupants via text, email and phone messages (make sure your contact information is up to date in Argonne’s Workday system).Department of Energy and emergency responders. Non-emergency information and directions for employees will be posted here by laboratory senior management, the U.S. Employees should check this page for information in the event of an operational emergency or other change in operations at Argonne National Laboratory.Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer after exiting the area.Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth.Six feet (or as much space as practical) between yourself and others. Do not gather in groups. Continue to practice social distancing.Evacuate (for fire and hazardous material release).Shelter-in-place (for hazardous material release).Implement the following actions if you are directed to: Seeking shelter or evacuating a building should be your first priority. The process for implementing any protective action has not changed. Seeking Shelter and Evacuating in a COVID-19 Environment Check with your Area Emergency Supervisor for your accountability location. Be aware of at least two evacuation routes from your work area to your accountability location. Evacuation routes are posted in most buildings.Check with your Area Emergency Supervisor regarding shelter locations. If a tornado warning is issued, go to shelter immediately, and stay there quietly until an all-clear is issued. If a tornado watch has been issued, identify the location of your nearest shelter. Tornado shelters are available and marked with signs throughout the site.Localized or individual building public address warnings delivered by the Area Emergency Supervisor will not be preceded by a tone. If no message follows immediately, evacuate the building and report to your assigned accountability location. Listen for a building-specific message to immediately follow the alarm. Building alarms, such as bells and strobe lights, will announce building-specific emergencies.Listen to the warning message that follows the tone. Site-wide public address system warnings are preceded by a 20-second tone.Outdoor sirens mean take shelter immediately.Check with your Area Emergency Supervisor for specifics for your building.


Site Alarms Outdoor sirens are tested the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Several types of alarms alert you to emergencies on the Argonne campus: For additional assistance, contact the Argonne Protective Force +1-630-252‑5730.From cell phones or pay phones, contact the Argonne Fire Department at +1-63.

From Argonne phones, call the Argonne Fire Department at ext.
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Non-Emergency Contacts For assistance during a non-emergency:
