If you find yourself in a stalled elevator:

• Do not try to exit the elevator car.
• Use the emergency telephone in the elevator to call for help or bang on the doors and shout for assistance.
  • On the Ithaca campus call Public Safety at 607 255-1111 from a cell phone
  • At Cornell AgriTech call 315-787-2215 from a cell phone 
• Do not try to force the doors open or exit the car.
• Wait for trained personnel to assist you from the elevator.

If you hear someone calling for help from a stalled elevator car:

• Call for assistance.
  • On the Ithaca campus call Public Safety at 607 255-1111 or use a building emergency phone
  • At Cornell AgriTech call 315-787-2215
• Reassure the persons in the car that you have reported the problem and help is on the way.
• Do NOT attempt to open the elevator doors.