FOR FIRE, POLICE, PARAMEDICS: 9-911
Also call COLLEGE POLICE 24 hours/7 days a week:
619-388-6405
WHEN CALLING FOR HELP
1. Give your name.
2. Give the address, building and room number or other specific location. (This is crucial because for some district numbers a central billing number shows on the emergency dispatcher's screen, not necessarily the site where you are.)
3. Give the phone number from which you are calling, including the extension number.
4. Describe the situation or victim's condition clearly and accurately.
5. DO NOT HANG UP! Let the person you are talking to end the conversation; other information may be needed.
FOR POWER OUTAGE, GAS/WATER LEAKS, UTILITY PROBLEMS, CHEMICAL OR RADIATION SPILLS, TOXIC FUMES:
College Police Department: 619-388-6405
Continuing Education Facilities Services (at ECC): 619-388-4844 (
Facilities Management, Vice Chancellor: 619-388-6546 (
For power outage and chemical spills, College Police should be
called first.
Some emergencies may require evacuation of the building. In this
event:
1. Verbal notice or fire bells will be used to sound the
evacuation.
2. Remain cairn and orderly: Walk quickly but do not run. See
"Evacuation of Disabled Persons."
3. Follow instructions of the College Police or other emergency
personnel.
4. Seek out and give needed assistance to any disabled persons in
the area.
5. If time permits, turn off the power to all electrical equipment
and close doors.
6. Exit using the stairway. Do not use elevators.
7. Go to an open, outside area away from the building. Keep
roadways and walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
8. Wait for instructions. Do not reenter the building until
instructed to do so by the College Police or other emergency personnel.
Non-ambulatory persons (persons in wheelchairs):
There are many considerations when moving a person in a
wheelchair. Wheelchairs have movable parts; some are not designed to withstand
the stress of lifting. You may have to remove the chair batteries. Life-support
equipment may be attached. Lifting a person with minimal ability to move may be
dangerous to their well being. Always consult with the person in the chair
regarding:
1. The number of people necessary for assistance
2. Ways of being removed from the wheelchair
3. Whether a seat cushion or pad should be brought along if he/she
is removed from the chair
4. Whether to extend or bend extremities when lifting because of
pain, catheter, leg bags, spasticity, braces, etc.
5. Being carried forward or backward on a flight of stairs.
6. The type of assistance necessary after evacuation.
REMEMBER:
If you have to call 9-911, always also call the College Police, 619-388-6405.
EVACUATION OF DISABLED
PERSONS
Visually impaired persons: Tell the person the nature of the emergency and offer to guide
him/her to the nearest emergency exit. Have the person take your elbow and
escort him/her.
Hearing-impaired persons: To warn an individual get the person's attention
with a gesture or a light tap on the arm or shoulder, and either write a note telling what the emergency is and the
nearest evacuation route, or gesture to indicate that the person should come with you. An
example of a note: "Firego out the back door, turn
right and go down. Now!"
To warn a group, get the group's attention by flashing the room lights
on and offthen gesture to indicate that the group should
come with you. If there is a chalkboard on which you can write a note that all
can see, use it.
Persons using crutches, canes or walkers: Carrying options include using a
two-person, locked-arm position or having the person sit in a sturdy chair,
preferably one with arms.
1. Notify College Police Department, 619-388-6405
2. If evacuation of the building is required, exit using the stairway. Do not attempt to use elevators. Seek out any disabled persons and provide assistance.
3. Laboratory personnel should secure experiments or activities that may
present a
danger with the
electrical
power off
or when it is restored unexpectedly Notify the lab supervisor immediately
and contact the site administrator if a specific hazard exists. If there are special procedures you wish to have carried out in the event of a future power outage, make prior arrangements with District
Maintenance.
4. When mechanical ventilation is interrupted, chemical vapors may reach hazardous concentrations. To
avoid this,
use natural ventilation
and clean up or put away chemicals and close containers. If this is not possible, evacuate and prevent persons from entering
until power
is
restored.
If people are trapped in an elevator:
1. Tell the passengers to stay calm and that you will get help.
2.
Call the College Police,
619-388-6405.
If you receive a bomb threat over the telephone, remain calm and
ask:
1. When is it going to explode?
2. Where is it right now?
3. What does it look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb? When? Why?
7. Where are you now?
8. What is your name? Phone number? Address?
Pay attention for, and take notes about:
1. Exact wording of call
2. Background sounds/noises
3. Describe the caller's voice
4. Did you recognize the voice?
5. Describe the language used. Well spoken? Irrational?
Foul?
6. Your thoughts.
Call the
College Police, 619-388-6405.
In the event of an explosion in the building, employees should take the
following actions:
1. Immediately take cover under tables, desks or other such objects
which will give protection against flying glass and debris.
2- After the effects of the explosion have subsided, call the
College Police, 619-388-6405.
3. If necessary, activate the building alarm system.
4. Evacuate the immediate area of the explosion.
5. Seek and assist injured and disabled persons to evacuate the
building. Exit using the stairway. Do not use elevators.
6. Once outside, move at least 150 feet away from the affected building. Keep
roadways and walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
7. Wait for further instructions from the College Police or other emergency
personnel. Do not reenter the building until they instruct you to do so.
You will be given instructions by your site administrator and/or
the College Police. In the event you are instructed to evacuate, mentally note
anything in your area that appears out of place or suspicious, and report it.
REMEMBER:
If you have to call 9-911, always also call the College Police, 619-388-6405.
CRISIS
INTERVENTION/ASSISTANCE
These emergency procedures are intended for use in acute
situations. Acute situations are severe, intense and sudden. On the other hand,
chronic situations are continuous, over a period of time and should be dealt
with according to the guidelines of Policy 3100 for students, and personnel
handbooks for staff.
RESPONDING TO DISRUPTIVE OR
THREATENING BEHAVIOR
Dealing with individuals who are upset, angry or appear to be
under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a frustrating or even
frightening experience. Such behavior may disrupt normal work activities and
cause those responding to feel defensive or threatened. The following
information will help you respond to such incidents:
Do not attempt to intervene physically or deal with the situation
yourself. It is critical that College Police take care of any disruptive or
threatening incident.
Do not aggravate, annoy or approach the individual. Try to
stabilize the individual by speaking in a low and calm non-threatening voice.
Maintain a safe distance; do not turn your back.
Leave the room or leave the area if the situation escalates. Get
yourself and others to safety as quickly as possible.
Unless you are physically attacked, do not touch the individual.
REMEMBER: If
you have to call 9-911, always also call the College Police, 619-388-6405.
Know the location of fire extinguishers in your area and how to
use them.
Upon discovery of a small fire, call the Fire Department, 9-911,
and:
1. Immediately call the College Police, 619-388-6405.
2. If an appropriate fire extinguisher is available, follow the
instructions on it, directing it at the base of the flames.
3. Get help, if necessary.
Upon discovery of a large fire, call the Fire Department, 9-911,
and:
1. Pull emergency alarm and give verbal alarm.
2. Call the College Police, 619-388-6405.
3. Evacuate the building, alerting people as you go. Seek and
assist any disabled persons in the area. Exit using the stairway. Do not use
elevators to evacuate.
4. Make sure all doors leading to the main hallways are closed to
prevent further spread of fire. Do not lock doors.
5. Once outside, move to an open area at least 150 feet away from
the affected building. Avoid inner courtyards. Keep roadways and walkways clear
for emergency vehicles.
6. Wait for further instruction from the College Police or
emergency personnel. Do not reenterthe building until
they instruct you do to so.
If someone's clothes are on fire, have him or her drop to the
floor and roll. Smother the fire with a blanket, rug or heavy coat. Call for
help. Administer first aid.
During an earthquake:
1. Stay in the building. Do not evacuate.
2. Take shelter under tables, desks, in doorways and similar
places.
3. Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets and
bookcases.
4. Assist any disabled persons in the area and find a safe
place for them.
5. If you are outside, stay outside. Move to an open area away
from buildings, trees, power lines and roadways.
After an earthquake:
1. Check for injuries; give or seek first aid.
2. Check for safety hazards; fire, electrical, gas leaks, water
supply, etc.
3. Do not use telephones and roadways unless necessary. Keep them
open for emergency use.
4. Be prepared for aftershocks.
5. Cooperate, keep informed, remain calm and help clean up.
If evacuation is ordered:
1. Seek out any disabled or injured persons in the area and give
assistance, exit using the stairway. Do not use elevators.
2. Beware of falling debris or electrical wires as you exit.
3. Go to an open area away from buildings, trees, power lines and
roadways.
4. Wait for further instructions from emergency personnel.
It is a felony to
possess any firearm or firearm replica on school grounds.
It is a misdemeanor to
possess any dirk, dagger, razor, taser or stun gun on
school grounds.
It is a misdemeanor
and/or felony to possess, on school grounds, any knife with a blade that either
locks into place or has a blade length of or greater than 2 inches.
It is a misdemeanor to
possess any switchblade or gravity- activated knife with a blade length of two
or more inches.
Any other weapons are
either unlawful or in violation of the District's Zero Tolerance Policy.
If a student is found in possession of a weapon or other
dangerous object...
Confiscate the weapon
or object if it is safe to do so.
Notify College Police
619-388-6405 and wait for their arrival.
Retain the confiscated
item until the circumstances are investigated by College Police Department.
The following information is provided as a handy source of
information needed by people who normally do not work with hazardous materials.
For your safety, remember:
1. Practice SAFETY at all times!
2. Always be CAUTIOUS with hazardous materials!
3. Always BE PREPARED!
Check the labels for
information.
It pays to know the
specific hazards of the chemicals you are handling.
If you don't know, ask!
4.
THINK AHEAD! BE READY!
Keep people awayisolate areacall for help (see
emergency numbers).
Help injured persons.
5. REPORT any unusual observations to Plant Operations and College
Police immediately!
Examples:
Containers in bad
condition
Unusual odors
Leaky containers
Illegible or missing labels
Facility damages
Equipment damages or
malfunctions
6. HANDLE hazardous material carefully.
Pay attention at all
times
Be alert to your
surroundings.
Ignorance and horseplay can cause serious
accidents!
7. Keep your work area CLEAN.
Good housekeeping is a
continuous job!
Always maintain a clean
uncluttered work area.
DO NOT walk around in
spilled material!
CLEAN UP OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
TRAINED PERSONNEL.
If immediate fire hazard exists or medical assistance is required,
call the College Police, 619-388-6405. Evacuate area and await
assistance.
For spills not involving immediate danger to life or property:
1. Confine the spill.
2. Evacuate the immediate area and limit access.
3. Notify area supervisor.
4.
Any spill, which can potentially cause injury to a person or property, must be
reported to:
College Police, 619-388-6405
College
Police Department, 619-388-6405, after hours
Call the Fire Department, 9-911, and College Police, 619-388-6405.
For a major spill involving external radiation hazard to
personnel:
1. Keep all persons as far away from accident scene as is
practical.
2. Perform life-saving rescues and emergency first aid, in cases
of injuries.
3. Avoid spreading contamination.
4. Call: College Police, 619-388-6405
College Police Department, 619-388-6405, after hours
5. Detain all persons involved with the incident at the scene
until they are monitored.
For spills not involving immediate danger to life or property:
1. Confine the spill. If liquid, drop absorbent
paper over contamination.
2. Limit access and traffic.
3. Call: College Police, 619-388-6405
College
Police Department, 619-388-6405, after hours
When the skin is lacerated by glassware or equipment contaminated
with radioactive material, immediately wash the wounded area thoroughly under a
stream of cold water.
Ingestion of radioactive materials:
If the person is conscious:
1.
2.
3. Do not give counteragents unless directed by
4. Do not follow directions for neutralizing poisons found on the
container.
If the person is unconscious, call 9-911 and then the College
Police, 619-388-6405.
What To Do In An Emergency
Note: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
and appropriateness of the information in this on-line emergency procedures
booklet. However, the San Diego Community College District is not responsible
and assumes no liability for any action undertaken by any person in using the
information contained herein. Any person relying upon information in "What
To Do In An Emergency" does so at his or her own
risk.
The SDCCD is governed by its Board of Trustees. No oral or written
representation is binding on the San Diego Community College District without
the express written approval of the Board of Trustees. Public Information & Government
Relations, September 2005