Emergency Procedures

In an Emergency

In case of emergency call Campus Safety 909.607.2000.

If you call 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a cell phone, follow up with a call to Campus Safety.

Bomb Threat

  • Ask the caller questions:  Where is the bomb? When is the bomb set to go off? What does it look like?
  • Take notes on everything said and be sure to notice any background noise, voice characteristics, etc.
  • Report the threat immediately to Campus Safety at 909.607.2000 (ext. 72000).

Earthquake

  • Take cover under a desk or table, protecting as much of your body as possible, especially your head and neck.
  • Stay away from windows and objects that may fall.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Do not run outside.
  • If outdoors stay in an open area.
  • After shaking stops, evacuate to the nearest evacuation area, and report to the evacuation coordinator, provide support as designated by your department head, or other emergency personnel.
  • See Emergency Preparedness for additional information on preparing and responding to earthquakes.

Evacuation

  • Calmly and quietly walk to the nearest exit.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Follow the instructions of evacuation coordinators, or other emergency personnel.
  • Visit the Evacuation Plan and Map for additional information.

Fire

  • Activate the closest fire alarm.
  • Evacuate to the nearest evacuation assembly area and report to those around you.
  • Call 909.607.2000 and report the location and nature of the fire.
  • Read the fire procedures document (PDF) for additional information.

Hazardous Materials

  • Evacuate the area of the spill or release.
  • Notify those around you to evacuate.
  • Call 909.607.2000 and notify Campus Safety of the following: location of release, name of material, and time of release.

Medical

  • Call 909.607.2000 to notify Campus Safety and report the nature of the illness or injury and the location.
  • Immediately notify proctor, supervisors, or facilities and maintenance 909.621.8226.
  • Provide medical care as appropriate.

Shelter-in-Place Protocol

Shelter in Place is an emergency protocol option intended for use to secure and protect occupants who are in the proximity of an immediate threat. This procedure is used when it may be more dangerous to evacuate a building than stay inside (e.g., severe weather, hazardous material release, poor air quality, nearby police activity).

  • Go indoors immediately and remain inside. Take shelter in an interior location, preferably a room with few or no windows.
  • Close and secure any doors and windows in the space.
  • Monitor emergency communications for updates and instructions.
  • Remain indoors until notified that it is safe to leave via emergency notifications and/or Campus Safety, emergency personnel, or other authorized officials.

Violent Intruder Protocol

Based on the Run–Hide–Fight response framework

  • RUN: Safely evacuate the area if you can do so without increasing risk.
  • HIDE: If you cannot escape safely, secure yourself and remain out of sight.
  • FIGHT: As a last resort, and only if your life is in imminent danger, take action to stop or disrupt the violent intruder.
  • For detailed instructions on how to respond, review the Violent Intruder Protocol.