Emergency - Citrus College

1 Emergency Response Procedures Citrus College Campus Safety ..ext. 8611, (626) 914-8611. Student Health Center ..ext. 8671, (626) 914-8671. Citrus College Facilities ..ext. 8690, (626) 914-8690. Off-Campus Emergency Response: 911. (Dialing 9 is not required.). Emergency Response Procedures Reporting An Emergency A fire alarm is located in every building on 1. Stay calm. campus. When the alarm sounds, strobe lights 2. Call Campus Safety at ext. 8611 or are also activated. When a fire alarm is activat- (626) 914-8611. ed, you MUST evacuate completely clear of the building.

2 Walk calmly to the nearest exit and Make sure you and those around you are ask everyone to do the same. If able, please safe. Make a quick assessment of the provide assistance to those who may require it. Emergency . Calmly state your name, location and the nature of the Emergency . Evacuate To Safe Areas 1. Move a minimum of 150 paces away Fire Alarm Activated from buildings. 1. Leave the building immediately and move 2. Be familiar with the Campus Evacuation at least 150 paces from the building. Gathering Areas (EGA) near your 2. Call Campus Safety at ext.

3 8611 or building (626) 914-8611. 3. Keep service roads, stairways and fire 3. Follow the directives of Campus Safety, hydrants clear for Emergency personnel the Emergency Information Officer (EIO), and vehicles. or other Emergency responders. Continued on next page WHEN CALLING CAMPUS SAFETY IN AN Emergency , PROVIDE YOUR NAME, LOCATION AND OTHER. INFORMATION LISTED ON THE IMMEDIATE ACTION CHECKLIST AT THE BACK OF THIS FLIP CHART. Emergency Response Procedures Emergency Response Procedures continued Please review the campus map to deter- Returning To Buildings mine the safest route from your building to Do not re-enter the building until Campus the closest Evacuation Gathering area Safety and/or Emergency Responders have (EGA).

4 Follow directions from Campus inspected the building and cleared it for Safety, your building's Emergency resumption of normal activities. The All Clear Information Officer (EIO), and other is given only after the Emergency is resolved. Emergency responders. Utility Failure Reporting Utility Failures Electrical Failure Most power failures are not emergencies. Any number of man-made or natural Call Facilities at ext. 8690 or (626) 914- causes can initiate an electrical failure. 8690 during regular working hours, 6:00 Therefore, an accurate appraisal of the situa- to 3:30 , Monday through Friday.

5 Tion is necessary. Evacuation is not usually Call Campus Safety at ext. 8611 or (626) necessary; however, as always, the prime 914-8611. after 3:30 , on holidays and consideration is life safety. Assist students on weekends. and staff to remain calm. Do not leave anyone in the dark. Contact the Emergency Life/Safety Peril Information Officer and/or the Emergency If an Emergency exists, call Campus Phone Tree and keep people informed of the Safety at ext. 8611 or (626) 914-8611 and situation status. In cases where staff and your building's Emergency Information students remain in buildings during extended Officer immediately.

6 If there is potential for blackouts, Campus Safety will conduct fire, activate the fire alarm and evacuate the periodic safety checks. building. If able, assist people with disabili- Continued on next page ties. Utility Failure Utility Failure continued Elevator Failure Major Gas Leak If you are trapped in an elevator, use the Notify Campus Safety at ext. 8611 or Emergency phone, which is patched directly (626) 914-8611. Cease all activities and evac- to Campus Safety. In addition, you may turn uate the building. Do not switch on (or off).

7 On the Emergency alarm, which will also lights or other electrical equipment. A single signal for help. spark could ignite leaking gas, triggering an explosion. Plumbing Failure/Flooding Notify Facilities at ext. 8690 or (626) Ventilation 914-8690. Turn power equipment off; if possi- For non- Emergency hot or cold tempera- ble, unplug all nearby appliances and electrical ture complaints contact Facilities at ext. 8690. equipment. If necessary, evacuate the area . or (626) 914-8690. If strong odors or smoke appear to be emanating from room HVAC.

8 Minor Gas Leak vents, contact Campus Safety at ext. 8611. Notify Facilities at ext. 8690 or (626) or (626) 914-8611. Evacuate room or building 914-8690. Give the location of the odor and if necessary. Err on the side of caution. any other relevant details. Remember: To save on energy costs Maximum Cooling set at 78 . Maximum Heating set at 68 . Fire Call 911 and Campus Safety at ext. 8611 or (626) 914-8611. When the fire alarm sounds, everyone toxic. Make noise or shout at regular must leave the building. Stay calm. Leave intervals to alert rescuers to your presence doors unlocked.

9 And location. If able, assist anyone with a disability or with injuries to exit the building. (See Fire Extinguishers instructions for assisting people with Know the location of the nearest fire disabilities in this chart.) alarm pull station. Know the location of fire Move at least 150 paces away from the extinguishers in your area and how to use building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants them. Contact the EH&S Office at ext. and walkways clear for Emergency vehicles 8704 or (626) 914-8704 for fire extinguisher and crews. Follow directions from Campus information and training.

10 Safety, Emergency Information Officers (EIO), or other Emergency responders. Alert Minor Fires Emergency Responders to the location and If a fire appears controllable, access the condition of anyone remaining inside. Do not nearest fire extinguisher. Initiate the PASS. return to an evacuated building until cleared system: to do so by Campus Safety or the Emergency Pull the pin. Responder in charge. Aim at the base of the fire. If you become trapped in a building Squeeze the trigger while holding the during a fire and a window is available, place extinguisher upright.