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Emergency Procedures

In matters requiring an immediate response by Fire, EMS, or Police, call 911 first and if time permits, call Campus Safety at (626) 815-3898. If the matter is not an emergency requiring an immediate response by Fire, Police, or EMS, then call Campus Safety.

Here are some examples of emergency procedures:

Bomb Threats

  1. Ask the caller questions: Where is the bomb? When is the bomb set to go off? What does it look like?
  2. Take notes on everything said and be sure to notice any background noise, voice characteristics, etc. Note the exact time of the call.
  3. Report the threat immediately to Campus Safety.

Building, Campus, and Room Lockdown

The Building, Campus, and Room Lockdown (also known as "shelter-in-place") procedures are usued when it may be more dangerous to evacuate a location than to stay in the assigned area.

  1. Begin the lockdown/shelter-in-place procedure immediately when instructed to do so. The lockdown order will remain in effect until cancelled by Campus Safety or emergency response personnel.
  2. Remain calm and stay with your group of students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
  3. Do not leave the room and/or building under a lockdown situation. Lock room doors and windows, and close shades immediately.
  4. Keep persons quiet and away from doors and windows. Consider persons with disabilities who may need assistance.
  5. If a gunshot is heard, keep people down near the floor and shielded under/behind room furniture as much as possible. If fleeing is necessary, run away in a zig-zag manner, not in a straight line.

Notify Campus Safety as soon as possible of any medical emergencies.

Earthquake

  1. Take cover under a desk or table, protecting as much of your body as possible, especially your head and neck.
  2. Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
  3. Do not run outside.
  4. If outdoors, stay in an open area away from buildings and power lines.
  5. After the shaking stops, evacuate to your designated area. If driving, pull over and stop. Do not park under bridges, trees, power lines, poles, or signs.

Evacuation

  1. Calmly and quietly walk to the nearest exit.
  2. Do not use elevators.
  3. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel.
  4. Stay with the group you were with inside the building until emergency personnel tell you that you may leave the area.

Fire

  1. Call Campus Safety and report the location and nature of the fire.
  2. Activate the closest fire alarm.
  3. Evacuate the building.

Flood

  1. Move to higher ground.
  2. During rainstorms, stay away from trees, which may attract lightning.
  3. Avoid fast flowing water, even in your vehicle.
  4. Do not walk in flooded areas (water depth is not always obvious).
  5. Do not use and avoid contact with electrical devices.
  6. Remain cautious of high water at night, as darkness may hide other hazards.

Medical

  1. Call Campus Safety and report the nature of the illness or injury and the location.
  2. Notify supervisor.
  3. Provide medical care pursuant to training.

Power Loss

  1. Students should remain in their living area. Hallway lights will remain on for a short period of time. Students are encouraged to have a flashlight and must not use candles under any circumstances.
  2. Students are encouraged to avoid using the university telephone system to preserve battery power for official use.
  3. Computers should be turned off to protect from power surges when power is restored.