Office of Emergency Management

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Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures

The UC Riverside Emergency Procedures Flipchart is designed as a quick, accessible reference guide to help students, faculty, and staff respond safely and effectively during campus emergencies. While UCR works continuously to maintain a safe campus environment, being prepared for unexpected situations—from natural disasters and severe weather to medical crises or physical threats—is a shared responsibility. This guide provides concise, step-by-step instructions on key actions to take when seconds count, empowering every member of the Highlander community to protect themselves and assist others in critical moments.

 

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Topic for specific response details

  • Immediate Actions

    • Quickly leave the building when the fire alarm sounds, or evacuation is initiated by emergency personnel

    • If working with high heat, open flame, or a hazardous experiment or procedure, complete safety shutdown procedures if it is safe to do so, and then evacuate the building quickly

    • Take personal items or other important materials with you if it is safe to do so. You may not be returning for some time
    • Close doors as you leave
    • Stay to the right of hallways and stairs; do not use elevators

    • Assist the mobility impaired if they request help

    • Avoid any smoke-filled area if possible; if you are in a smoke-filled area, stay low to the floor and crawl under the smoke to an exit
    • Follow evacuation routes directly to the building's Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) located on the Campus Map
    • Notify Building Emergency Staff (BES) at the Emergency Assembly Area that you have evacuated safely

    Additional Information

    • Remain in the Emergency Assembly Area until directed otherwise

    • Never try to re-enter a building until cleared to do so by UCR officials or emergency responders

  • Immediate Actions

    If you are a victim of, or witness any crime or act of violence on campus:

    • Call UCPD immediately, using 2-5222, or  911 (by phone, cell phone, or payphone), an Emergency Call Box, a campus emergency phone, or an elevator emergency phone/intercom; in a dire emergency, use a fire alarm pull station
    • Be prepared to give the police dispatcher as much information as possible, including:
      • Nature of incident
      • Location of incident
      • Description of person(s) involved
      • Location or direction of travel of person(s) and/or vehicles involved
      • Any obvious injuries to the victim or object
      • Type of weapon (knife, pistol, rifle, shotgun, club, chain), if used
      • Your name, location, department, and extension number

    Additional Information

    • Do not take unnecessary chances or put yourself at risk
    • Never argue with or attack a person committing a crime
    • Try to get a good description of the criminal if you can do so without putting yourself at risk, and write it down
    • Height, weight, sex, physical appearance, approximate age, clothing, method and direction of travel, perpetrator's name, if known to you or others at the scene
    • Note anything that was touched or held by the criminal
    • If the criminal leaves the area in a vehicle, note the type: make and model, license number (if possible), color, decals or stickers, or any outstanding characteristics
    • If it is safe to do so, remain where you are until a police officer arrives
    • Do not interfere with:
      • People who are committing a crime or creating a disturbance
      • Individuals behaving in an irrational or bizarre manner
      • Law enforcement or medical responders at the scene

  • Immediate Actions

    Power Failure:

    • Evacuate darkened areas with caution
    • If working with high heat, open flame, or a hazardous experiment or procedure, complete safety shutdown procedures if it is safe to do so, and then evacuate the building
    • Call Facility Services at (951) 827-4214 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or Steam Plant at (951) 827-4677 (after 5:00 pm or weekends/holidays), then call UCPD at (951) 827-5222
    • Report the location and hazards of machinery or operations that were interrupted.
    • Report emergencies to UCPD at 911

    How to Prepare for a Power Outage in a Laboratory:

    • Be sure the contact information on your lab door placard is up to date. Ideally, contacts should be knowledgeable about all of the lab's sensitive operations.
    • Put essential equipment on emergency power circuits, if available.
    • Hazardous processes that operate unattended should be programmed to shut down safely during a power failure and not restart automatically when power returns.
    • Identify an emergency source of dry ice for items that must be kept cold. Do not use dry ice in small, enclosed, and occupied areas, as hazardous concentrations of CO2 can accumulate. Unopened refrigerators/ freezers will maintain temperature for several hours.

    During a Power Outage in a Laboratory:

    • Shut down experiments involving hazardous materials or equipment that automatically restart upon power restoration.
    • Make sure that experiments are stable. Cap all chemical containers that are safe to cap, and then close fume hood sashes.
    • Check the equipment on emergency power. In some cases, it may take 20 to 30 seconds for the emergency power to activate after a power failure.
    • Disconnect unattended equipment and turn off unnecessary equipment.
    • When power returns, reset/restart/check equipment. Check the airflow of your fume hood. Often, hoods will not automatically restart.

    Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS):

    • When severe weather and fire conditions threaten a portion of Southern California Edison's electric infrastructure or the community, Southern California Edison may shut off the electricity supply to Riverside Public Utilities for public safety.
    • Public Safety PowerShutoffs may occur with as little as a day's notice and can remain active for days. It is best to be prepared for a power outage at all times. 
    • In the event of a PSPS, the University will set up recharging stations, prioritizing students with medical needs or other vital functions. 
    • Learn more about how to prepare before, during, and after a power outage

    Elevator Failure:

    • Report elevator failures to Facility Services at (951) 827-4214 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or Steam Plant at (951) 827-4677 (after 5:00 pm or weekends/holidays), then call UCPD at (951) 827-5222
    • If outside the elevator, try to communicate to trapped elevator occupants that help is on the way
    • If trapped inside the elevator, use the elevator phone to request help, or activate the emergency alarm within the elevator (The elevator phone has no dial tone, so do not hang up after picking up the receiver)

    Flooding:

    • Do not touch any electrical appliances
    • Call Facility Services at (951) 827-4214 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or Steam Plant at (951) 827-4677 (after 5:00 pm or weekends/holidays), then call UCPD at (951) 827-5222
    • If it is safe to do so, lift valuable or critical items above the reach of the water

    Gas Leak:

    • Evacuate the building using evacuation routes
    • Do not turn "on/ off" switches on lights or electrical equipment
    • If working with high heat, open flame, or a hazardous experiment or procedure, complete safety shutdown procedures "if it is safe to do so", and then evacuate the building
    • Stay to the right of hallways and stairs; do not use elevators
    • Assist people with disabilities if needed
    • Once outside, call UCPD at 911
    • Go to the building's Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) and notify Building Emergency Staff (BES) that you have evacuated safely

    Steam Line Failure:

    Ventilation Problem:

    • Call Facility Services at (951) 827-4214 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) or Steam Plant at (951) 827-4677 (after 5:00 pm or weekends/holidays), then call UCPD at (951) 827-5222

  • Immediate Actions

    If the shooter is outside your building and you are told to lock down:

    • If you cannot evacuate, turn off all the lights, close the blinds, and close and lock all windows and doors. If you cannot lock the door, try to barricade it with heavy furniture, and use a belt to help keep it closed.
    • Keep quiet and out of sight; seek the safest spot in the room. Hide behind a concrete wall or a heavy object. Be ready to counter the shooter as he enters (throw objects, yell, swarm to take down if necessary)
    • Do not respond to anyone who knocks on the door; keep it locked unless you are sure it is a police officer or a campus administrator you know.

    If the shooter is inside your building:

    • If it is possible to escape the area safely and avoid danger, do so by the nearest exit or window.
    • As you exit the building, keep your hands above your head and listen for any instructions the police may give. If an officer points a firearm at you, make no movement that may cause the officer to mistake your actions for a threat. Try to stay calm.
    • If you cannot escape the building, move out of the hallway and into an office or classroom, and try to lock the door. If the door does not lock, try barricading the door with desks and chairs. Be ready to counter the shooter as he enters (throw objects, yell, swarm to take down if necessary)

    If the shooter enters your office or classroom.

    • There is no set procedure in this situation. If possible, call 911 and talk with a police dispatcher. If you cannot speak, leave the phone line open so the police can hear what is going on. 
    • Counter the shooter as he enters (throw objects, yell, swarm to take down if necessary). Attempting to overcome the suspect with force is a last resort that should only be considered in the most extreme circumstances. Only you can decide if this is something you should do. Remember, there may be more than one shooter.
    • If the shooter exits your area and you can escape, leave the area immediately. Do not touch anything in the area, and remember to be alert for responding police officers who may mistake you for the shooter.
    • While escaping, as soon as you see a police officer, put your hands over your head and immediately comply with the officer’s instructions.
    • While others are securing your place of refuge: BSEC, faculty, or other designated person calls UCPD at 911 or 951-827-5222 and provides police with critical information as follows:
      • Your building and your location, in that building
      • The number of assailants involved and description (race, gender, height, weight, clothing)
      • Types of weapons being used (handgun, shotgun, rifle, etc.)
      • Number of people in your location, number injured, and severity of injuries
      • Comfort the injured and, if able, provide first aid.

  • Disruptive persons 

    • If a person displays conduct that is reckless, disorderly, dangerous, threatening, and you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, please call UCR Police & Campus Safety at 951-827-5222 or 9-1-1. 
    • If the person is a UCR student, report the incident to the Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Programs. 
    • If the person is a UCR employee, report the incident to Human Resources. 

    Distressed persons

    • A person who is distressed or distressing others, may display a variety of behaviors, such as: physical and/or emotional symptoms of anxiety, sadness, irritability, withdrawal, confusion, lack of motivation and/or concentration, may seek an inordinate amount of attention, may demonstrate bizarre or erratic behavior, or express suicidal thoughts or intention. If any of these symptoms are concerning you, consult with mental health professionals. 
    • If the person is a UCR student, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) or Case Management; for medication management, call Student Health Services; for sexual violence/sexual harassment, contact Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE), or if there are any concerns for imminent/immediate danger, contact the UCR Police and Campus Safety for help. 

    • If the person is a UCR employee, please contact Human Resources, Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, or if there are any concerns for imminent/immediate danger, contact UCR Police and Campus Safety for help. 

       

      Student in crisis?

    • For a quick guide on supporting students in crisis, consult the Red Folder. If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 951-827-5222 or 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. 

       
      IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS: 
    • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - 951-827-5531 
    • Case Management - 951-827-5000
    • Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (ComPsych) - 866-615-3047 
    • Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE) - 951-827-6225 
    • Basic Needs - 951-827-3663 
    • Human Resources - 951-827-5588 
    • Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Programs - 951-827-4208 
    • Student Health Services - 951-827-3031 
    • UCR Police & Campus Safety- 951-827-5222 
    • Health Well-being & Safety - 951-827-7215

  • Definition

    • Suspicious Parcel or Object. Anything that is out of place and cannot be accounted for, or any item suspected of being an explosive device

    Immediate Actions

    If you receive or discover a suspicious letter or package:

    • Do not touch, tamper with, or move it
    • Call 2-5222 or 911, and report what you suspect immediately to UCPD
    • Campus police will determine if evacuation or other action is necessary
    • Notify your supervisor of what you suspect 

    Additional Information

    Indicators that make a letter or package suspicious:

    • Powdery substance, oily stains, major discoloration, or crystallization on the outside
    • An unexpected letter from someone unfamiliar, has no return address, or is postmarked from a foreign country that may or may not match the return address
    • Excessive postage, a handwritten or poorly typed address, no name, or misspelled common words
    • The unusual weight given size, excessively bulky, lopsided, or oddly shaped, or has an unusual amount of tape
    • Has a strange odor
    • Addressed to someone no longer with your organization, uses a wrong title, or reflects outdated personal information concerning the address
    • Has restrictive endorsements such as "Personal" or "To Be Opened By Addressee Only."

  • Immediate Actions For Exposures

    Skin contact: External exposure or splash

    • Call 2-5222, or 911, and ask for assistance from co-workers if available
    • Start shower/eyewash
    • Remove contaminated clothing, if appropriate
    • Wash for at least 15 minutes
    • Seek additional assistance as necessary

    Inhalation:

    • Leave the area and go to an area with fresh air
    • If you have shortness of breath or trouble breathing, call 2-5222 or 911 for help

    Ingestion:

    • Call 911 for help or call the National Capital Poison Center (800) 222-1222 for poison emergencies.

    For Spills

    If Hazardous Material Spill or Release:

    • If you have been trained and have the proper materials, contain or clean up the spill and call EH&S at (951) 827-5528
    • If you have not been trained or cannot contain the spill, call 911 for help

    Additional Information

    • Report all incidents to your supervisor
    • Decontaminate all useable equipment
    • Properly dispose of hazardous waste through EH&S at (951) 827-5528

  • Shelter-In-Place simply means seeking immediate shelter inside a building. This action may be taken during a release of toxic chemicals, biological or radioactive materials to the outside air, or other emergency. If the outside air quality is threatened or compromised, sheltering in place keeps you inside an area offering more protection. Although rarely called for, Shelter-In-Place events usually last only a few hours. Emergency supply kits of food, water, and other items can be used during Shelter-In-Place events. 

    Immediate Shelter-In-Place: 

    •  When the release is nearby, and the need to seek shelter is immediate. 
    • Stay inside a building.
    • If outside, enter the nearest building. 
    •  Remain in place until advised by emergency personnel that it is safe to leave. 

    Delayed Shelter-In-Place: 

    • When a release occurs off campus, and there is time (30 minutes or more) to move people to large, enclosed areas. 
    •  Follow directions of emergency personnel to move quickly to a delayed Shelter-In-Place location. 
    • Remain in place until advised by emergency personnel that it is safe to leave. 

    Information sources include, but are not limited to: 

    • Designated BSEC/BES members will receive phone notification. 
    •  Emergency Notifications (email/text) messages will be sent campus-wide. 
    Additional Procedures:  
    • Move to floors above ground level. Shelter-In-Place in an interior room without windows or with the least number of windows. 
    • Shut and lock all windows. Shut exterior and interior doors. Limit use of telephones to emergency calls only. 
    •  If in a laboratory, reduce all operations to a safe condition as quickly as possible. Follow instructions of Lab manager or Principal Investigator (PI). 
    • Do not use elevators. Movement of elevators pumps significant amounts of air in and out of the building. 
    • Many buildings’ ventilation systems are remotely controlled by Facilities Services. If necessary, locally turn off heat, fans, air conditioning, or ventilation systems. Close vents if you can. 
    • Follow instructions of BSEC/BES members. 

    • Make yourself comfortable. Look after one another.

       
      ALL-CLEAR: 
    • BSEC/BES members will be advised of the all-clear. 
    • Open doors and windows. 
    •  Return the ventilation system to normal operations.

  • A Secure-In-Place notification may be issued when the UCR Police & Campus Safety determines that there is a potential threat to the campus. When notified to Secure-In-Place, initiate action immediately. Take ALL Emergency Notifications seriously. You will be safest by placing a locked door or other barricade between you and the associated violence or danger. 

    How Do I Secure-In-Place? 

    • REMAIN CALM! 
    • Find an interior room and lock or barricade the doors. 
    • If there are other employees, students/visitors with you or in the vicinity, tell them to go to the closest office/ classroom/lab/residence hall. 
    • To minimize vulnerability, turn off lights, silence phones, and draw blinds. 
    • Move away from doors and windows. 
    • Move/use furniture to provide added protection. 
    • Follow instructions from Police, Fire, BSEC/BES team members, and other first responders. 
    • DO NOT leave until an all-clear message is received. 

    What If I Am Outside? 

    • If you are outside during a Secure-In-Place emergency, you should seek shelter in a nearby building. 
    • If you are unable to get inside a building, seek nearby shelter, e.g., large trees, walls, cars in a parking lot/garage, away from the danger area (if known). 
    • Follow instructions from Police, Fire, BSEC/BES team members, and other first responders. 
    • Stay sheltered until an all-clear message is received. 

    What If I Am In A Classroom Or Lecture Hall? 

    • Notify class of “Secure-In-Place” order (students, if your professor or TA does not see the alert – notify them). 
    • Lock or barricade the doors. 
    • Turn off lights, silence phones, and draw blinds. 
    • Move away from doors and windows. 
    • Move/use furniture to provide added protection. 
    •  Follow instructions from Police, Fire, BSEC/BES team members, and other first responders. 
    •  DO NOT leave until an all-clear message is received.

  • Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities, Access or Functional Needs: 

    • Persons with disabilities, access or functional needs are urged to self-identify and work with their supervisor, colleagues, classmates, and BSEC/BES members to determine evacuation routes and methods, areas of safe refuge, and other emergency planning needs before an emergency occurs.
    • In many cases, evacuation from the building may not be necessary or advisable. Evacuate when the fire alarms are activated, directed by emergency personnel, or danger is imminent.
    • Proceed to the nearest safe exit. Implement your individual emergency plan. Request assistance from others in the area if exit is difficult or obstructed.
    • If unable to evacuate the building:

    •  Take safe refuge in a fire-rated stairwell. Close the door to keep smoke out. 

      OR 

    • Evacuate ‘horizontally’ to a room away from hazards. Close the doors. Signal rescuers by placing a sign in the window. Place wet cloths around and under the door to prevent smoke from entering. Call UCR Police & Campus Safety 951-827-5222 or 9-1-1 and provide your location and situation to the dispatcher. Follow their directions.
      • If safe to do so, it is preferred that someone stay with the person with the disability.
      • Designate one person to contact on-scene emergency personnel with the location, nature of evacuation needs, etc. 

    Assisting Persons with Disabilities, Access or Functional Needs during evacuation: 

    Persons with mobility limitations: 

    • Listen to the individual; he/she is the expert regarding his/her own disability. Always ask the individual how you can help before attempting any rescue technique or giving assistance.
    • Wheelchairs have many movable or weak parts that were not constructed to withstand the stress of lifting. Ask the individual for the safest method for lifting/carrying them. 

    Persons with visual disabilities: 

    • Tell the person the nature of the emergency, how and where to exit.
    • Offer to guide him or her by having them take hold of your elbow.
    • As you walk, say where you are and advise of any obstacles. Persons with hearing loss and/or speech impairments:
    • Turn the light switch on and off, tap the individual on the shoulder, or make eye contact to get the individual’s attention.
    • For those who read lips, clearly state the problem. Use gestures and pointing as visual instructions.
    • Write concise notes.  Example: “FIRE!  Go to___________exit now.”

  • Definition

    • Exposure. Direct contact between the eye, mouth, mucous membrane, skin cut, or abrasion with blood or any other potentially infectious material

    Immediate Actions

    • Skin exposure: Thoroughly wash the contact area with soap and water immediately
    • Eye exposure: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes using an eyewash
    • Needlestick, cut, bite exposure: Thoroughly wash the wound with soap and water
    • Call 911 for medical help

    Additional Information

    • Notify supervisor of exposure to a potentially infectious fluid
    • Notify EH&S as soon as possible of potential infection from blood or body fluid due to exposure

    • Immediate Actions

      If a bomb threat is received by phone:

      • Take the caller seriously and remain calm
      • Try to keep the caller on the phone by asking questions
      • Listen carefully: don’t interrupt the caller or hang up
      • If possible, write a note to a coworker asking him/her to “call 911 to report a bomb threat.”
      • Call 911 immediately once the call has ended to report the details

      If a bomb threat is received by mail:

      • Stop additional handling of the letter or parcel
      • Call 911 immediately
      • UCPD or UCR officials will determine if evacuation is necessary
      • Secure room/area if possible, allowing entry to emergency responders only
      • Advise campus personnel not to use 2-way radios in the area

      If a bomb threat is received by email:

      • Call 2-5222, or 911 immediately
      • Print a copy for UCPD
      • Do not delete the message

      Additional Information 

      • If instructed to do so, initiate building evacuation by activating any fire alarm box (pull alarm)
      • Evacuate the building and report to the Emergency Assembly Area (EAA)
      • Wait for emergency response personnel or the Building Supervisor for Emergency Conditions (BSEC) to authorize that it is safe to re-enter the affected  area
      • Provide the completed Bomb Threat Checklist to the UCPD officer in charge at the scene
      • Notify your supervisor or department head of a bomb threat if they were not in the area when it occurred

  • Immediate Actions

    • Alert others nearby of the condition
    • Activate the building fire alarm
    • Call 2-5222, or 911 to report any fire or smoke condition, if it is safe and possible to do so
    • Quickly leave the building when the fire alarm sounds, or evacuation is initiated by emergency personnel
    • If working with high heat, open flame, or a hazardous experiment or procedure, complete safety shutdown procedures if it is safe to do so, and then evacuate the building
    • Quickly take personal items or other important materials with you if it is safe to do so. You may not be returning for some time
    • Close doors as you leave
    • Stay to the right of hallways and stairs; do not use elevators
    • Assist people with disabilities if needed
    • Avoid any smoke-filled area if possible; if you are in a smoke-filled area, stay low to the floor and crawl under the smoke to an exit
    • If your clothing catches fire: Stop, Drop, and Roll to extinguish flames
    • Follow evacuation routes directly to the building's Emergency Assembly Area (EAA)
    • Notify Building Emergency Staff (BES) at the Emergency Assembly Area that you have evacuated safely

    Additional Information

    • Remain in the Emergency Assembly Area until directed otherwise
    • Never try to re-enter a building until cleared to do so by UCR officials or emergency responders

  • Before an earthquake

    Check for hazards in the home and office:

    • Make sure shelves are secure and designed with latching doors or raised edges to prevent objects from falling
    • Top-heavy furniture and equipment must be bolted to walls or the floor. (Physical Plant can assist with these measures)
    • Store breakables and heavy objects on lower shelves
    • Overhead lights, heavy artwork, and mirrors need to be anchored (Facilities Services Request)
    • Store flammable liquids in flammable liquids storage cabinets

    During an earthquake

    If you are indoors:

    • Stay indoors!
    • DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, bench, or desk, and hold on. If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms, then crouch into a ball next to an interior wall. Move away from windows that may break and furniture or large objects that could fall over.
    • Be aware that the electricity may go out, and fire alarms and sprinkler systems may activate.
    • If you are in bed, stay there! Hold on and put a pillow over your head for protection.
    • If you are in a theater or stadium, stay in your seat or, if possible, get under it, and protect your head with your arms. Do not try to leave until the shaking is over.
    • If you are in a crowded room or public place, do not rush for the exits. Move away from display shelves that could hold objects that could fall on you, and "drop, cover, and hold."
    • Do not use elevators.

    If you are outdoors:

    • Stay outdoors!
    • Move to an open area away from trees, buildings, utility poles and lines, or signs.
    • If you are in a downtown area, on a sidewalk near a tall building, get inside the building's lobby to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, or other debris.
    • The greatest danger lies directly outside buildings, at exits, and along exterior walls.

    If you are driving:

    • Pull to the side of the road as quickly as possible, but keep away from overhead hazards such as trees, buildings, utility poles and lines, signs, and bridges. Stay in the vehicle until the shaking stops.

    After an Earthquake

    • Check yourself and those around you for injuries.
    • Evaluate for yourself, or wait for instructions from your Building Supervisors for Emergency Coordinator (BSEC), to determine if evacuation is necessary.
      • If the building seems largely unscathed, stay where you are.
      • If there are noticeable cracks in the wall, broken windows, or you can smell natural gas (rotten eggs), then proceed with evacuation protocols.
    • If you need to evacuate, collect all personal belongings to take with you. Look for signs of building damage or for persons who are injured or trapped on your way out. Watch for falling objects as you leave the building.
    • Be prepared for aftershocks.
    • Go to your department's Evacuation Assembly Point, tell your supervisor or department floor warden that you are out of the building, and report injured or trapped persons and any signs of building damage you observed.
    • Turn on a battery-powered or vehicle radio if available for information.
    • If possible, do not use the phone for local calls, except emergencies, during the first 15-30 minutes after the earthquake. Overloading the phone system with calls may delay the delivery of emergency assistance.
    When To Go Home:
    • In the event of a major earthquake, be prepared to stay on campus. You should not try to get home until emergency personnel say it is safe, the streets are cleared for travel, and most emergency conditions have been stabilized. The campus is prepared to provide emergency care and shelter in partnership with the American Red Cross.
    Additional Information

  • Are you prepared for an emergency situation? 

    Take these simple steps to improve the preparedness of you, your family, and your work colleagues. 

    Get A Kit

    • WATER – one gallon per person per day for at least 3 days for drinking and sanitation
    • FOOD – at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food 
    • Battery-operated RADIO and FLASHLIGHT with extra batteries 
    • FIRST AID KIT 
    • WHISTLE to use as a signaling device 
    • Simple TOOLS such as wrench, pliers, can opener 
    • Basic SANITATION items like towelettes, garbage bags, tissues 
    • Change of CLOTHES including sturdy SHOES 

    Make An Emergency Plan

    • Have an OUT-OF-TOWN CONTACT for all family members to report in to 
    • ICE your cell phone – identify who to call In Case of Emergency 
    • Be prepared to LIMIT PHONE USE to essential calls and text messages only 
    • Select a FAMILY MEETING LOCATION in case your house is not safe or accessible 
    Be Informed 
    • Get to know the BSEC/BES members in your area. 
    • They are vital members of the comprehensive UCR response and recovery plan
    • Check the UCR emergency page at http://emergency.ucr.edu for updates and information 
    • Know the emergency plan for your department 
    • Inquire about the emergency plan for family members’ work and school 
    • Go to http://www.ready.gov/ for more preparedness guidance 
    • Sign up to receive Emergency Notifications text messages at https://emergency.ucr.edu/ENS.

    Emergencies can come without warning – natural disasters, human-caused events, deliberate or accidental. The information included in this guide is intended to cover most emergencies but is not all-inclusive. No matter what the incident, THINK before you ACT, then act swiftly to minimize your exposure to danger.

    UCR Emergency Information Line: 866-UCR-WARN (866-827-9276). After a large-scale emergency, UCCR will activate this emergency information line. Information regarding the status of the campus, employees, and students will be available through this number. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY. 

    For area-wide emergency information and instructions, tune to the Emergency Alert System: 

    Get Involved 
    • To become a BSEC/BES member, contact the Office of Emergency Management. 
    • For First Aid and CPR training: The SRC offers free or low-cost classes conducted by the American Red Cross. Go to https://recreation.ucr.edu/ Classes and Clinics for details.