Emergency Procedures

POWER OUTAGE

• Remain calm and provide assistance to others if necessary
• Move cautiously to a lighted area, follow the exit signs
• Go to www.scccd.edu for information on extended outages

Hazardous Materials Release

• Move away from hazard area, move upwind and uphill if possible
• Alert others to keep clear of the area
• Call District Police x5911 or 911

Fire

• Activate fire alarm and call District Police x5911 or 911
• Evacuate the building, move away from fire and smoke
• Use stairs only, do not use elevators
• Provide assistance to others if necessary

Bomb Threat or Suspicious Object

• Do not touch or disturb the suspicious object
• Report suspicious object or threat to District Police x5911 or 911
• Alert others to stay away from the area

Active Shooter

Run, Hide, Fight

Run

• Run from danger – run to safety
• Plan in advance how you would get out
• When safe, call District Police x5911 or 911

Hide

• Find location away from windows
• Lock and barricade doors
• Turn off lights, silence your cell phone, be quiet

Fight

• Last Resort! Attempt to disrupt or incapacitate the shooter
• Be aggressive – commit to your actions
• Throw items – improvise weapons (e.g., chair, fire extinguisher)

Earthquake

• Take cover under desk or table
• Protect head and neck, wait for shaking to stop
• Stay away from windows
• Evacuate building, do not use elevators