Safety in Gothic

 

At RMBL we focus on safety and being aware of all hazards that come with living in a historic mining town at 9,500 ft.

 

Please review the handouts below that will help guests stay safe in Gothic and its surroundings.

 

Emergency Procedures

 

I. HEALTH and SAFETY – CALL or TEXT 911

Phones in Gothic: Please try your neighbor in nearby cabins first.

Other phones are located:

  • Willey Lab building (Administration Offices):
    • Main Office, Rooms 101 & 102, Monday – Friday 8 AM-Noon and 1-5 PM
  • The Visitors Center, 10 AM-4 PM daily (June-September)
  • billy barr community center board room or commercial kitchen (6 AM – 10 PM)

II. WATER THAT WON’T SHUT OFF or LEAKING GAS

Shut off water or gas, if possible, and email RMBL staff at:

                                     utility@rmbl.org

 Expect an email response within 2 hours during business hours Monday – Friday; or by 9:00 AM the following day on weekends.

 III. LOCALIZED NON-CONTAINED FIRE- CALL or TEXT 911

  • Exit the building through the nearest door or window;
  • Inform dispatch about the location and size of the fire;
  • If the fire is small and safe to put out, use a fire extinguisher;
  • Inform the Administration Office in the Willey Lab during office hours or Ian Billick/Jennie Reithel in Barclay cabin after hours.

For water that won’t turn on or empty propane tanks, please fill out a work crew request form. Forms can be found in the mail room of the Administration Offices.