The information contained in the pamphlet is designed to provide you with a snapshot of the Cal State Northridge emergency management and preparedness program and response procedures to follow during an emergency. In the event of an emergency, this document may be used as a quick reference guide.

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an emergency management system on campus and the development and implementation of programs and projects in emergency planning, training, response, and recovery.

This desk reference provides emergency response procedures for some of the most common or likely critical incident emergency situations that may occur on a university campus. Additionally, we have included shooting situations that although rare, cause a great deal of concern in terms of emergency response. Please read this pamphlet thoroughly before an emergency occurs. This will enhance your chances of protecting yourself and others in an emergency situation.

If you have any questions about the information in this pamphlet or wish further information, please contact the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management and Preparedness Coordinator, Kit Espinosa at x5973.

Thank you,

Anne P. Glavin, Chief of Police

The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP):

The purpose of the all hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is to establish policies, procedures and an organizational structure for response to an emergency. The EOP is in compliance with the State of California's Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) which was enacted in the California Government Code in 1995 and with the Federal Government's National Incident Management System (NIMS) released in 2004. Organizational operating procedures utilize the Incident Command System (ICS) for response to an emergency.

These systems provide an organizational framework under which all agencies function in an integrated fashion. The Emergency Operations Plan organizes the flow of information, provides coordination between responding agencies, and assists in rapid mobilization and deployment of resources.

Goals of the Emergency Operations Plan:

· Ensure the safety and security of faculty, staff, students and visitors.

· Protect university property.

· Maintain university operations and essential Services.

· Assist the community in disaster recovery.

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

In the event of an emergency the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated to manage and coordinate resources and personnel to make decisions, and to coordinate the flow of information and strategy required to deal effectively with an emergency.

The EOC is where campus emergency management staff are deployed to coordinate the response to an emergency event impacting the campus, the deployment of campus emergency response teams, and any requests from or to the City/County EOCs, if needed.

The EOC is the central command and coordination point for disaster response.

Criteria for Activation of the EOC:

· Resources beyond university capabilities are required.

· The emergency will be of a long duration.

· Major policy decisions will or may be required.

· Local or state of emergency is declared.

· Activation of the EOC will be advantageous to the successful management of the emergency.

EOC Locations:

Primary Location: Dept. of Public Safety, Corner of Darby & Prairie, Training Room

Secondary Location: PPM Building, Corner of Halsted & Etiwanda, Training Room

Mobile EOC: Dept. of Public Safety, Corner of Darby & Prairie

· Faculty responsibilities in providing a safe learning environment for students in their classrooms include:

· Inform students at your first class meeting and throughout the semester of the appropriate safety information relevant to any hazards encountered in their classroom, and the following information:

· The location of the fire alarms, telephones, and building emergency exits closest to the classroom.

· The location and content of the building evacuation maps, including the designated outside meeting area for the class. Building evacuation maps are located near the elevators. Information on assembly areas may be found at http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/emergency/index.htm.

· Dial 911 on all campus phones to contact University Police. Dial 677-2111 from a cell phone to contact University Police. Outside on campus, use Blue Light emergency phones to report an emergency.

· Inform students about campus emergency procedures. These include how to respond to a medical emergency, fire/explosion, hazardous materials spill, bomb threat, earthquake, evacuation, etc.

· Advise students to ensure emergency contact information is up to date in the web portal for campus mass communications systems.

· Dial 911 on all campus phones to contact University Police. Dial 677-2111 from a cell phone to contact University Police. Outside on campus, use Blue Light emergency phones to report an emergency.

Medical Emergency:

Injury and illness are the most common of all campus-related emergencies.

If there is a serious injury or illness occurs, remain calm and proceed as follows:

· Call University Police at 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from a cell phone.

· Give your name.

· Describe the nature and severity of the medical problem.

· Give the campus location of the victim.

· Provide an estimated age and gender of the victim.

· Describe whether or not the victim is conscious and breathing.

· Look for emergency medical ID and give all information to the Police.

· Administer first aid to the extent possible based on our level of training.

Note: All University Police Officers are trained in basic first aid, CPR and AED. During normal working hours (8-5) Monday through Friday, a nurse and/or a doctor from the Klotz Student Health Center will also be summoned.

· In case of minor injury or illness, an injured person may go to the Klotz Student Health Center. If in doubt, contact University Police!

· All injuries must be reported to supervisors.

Fire/Explosion:

If you discover fire, smell or see smoke:

· Gather the following information and call University Police at 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from a cell phone, or directly from a Blue Light emergency phone, identify yourself and report the following:

· Building name and address

· Room/location of the fire

· Type of fire

· Smoke of flame

· Smoke odor

For minor fires, such as smoke in a waste basket, locate the fire extinguisher.

For LARGE FIRES, evacuate the building and pull a fire alarm.

>> DO NOT LOCK THE DOOR BEHIND YOU! <<

If you become trapped inside a building during a fire:

· Call University Police (911 from campus phone; 677-3111 from cell phone). Tell them your location and that you need Fire Department assistance to get out.

· Stay near a window and close to the floor.

· If possible, signal for help.

Hazardous Materials:

In case of a hazardous material spill or exposure to infectious material, remain calm, and proceed as follows:

Chemical and Solvent Spills:

· If spill involves personal injury, remove clothing and flush with warm tap water for 15 minutes. Call 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from a cell phone.

· If immediate hazard exists, or medical assistance is required, call 911 from a campus phone, or 677-2111 from a cell phone.

· Immediately evacuate and limit access to the affected area. All evacuations should be upwind from the release location.

For small spills/those not involving immediate danger to lives or property:

· Confine the spill.

· Evacuate and secure the immediate area; limit access to authorized personnel.

· Contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Ext. 2401

· Identify yourself and report the information.

· Be as specific as possible about the type, amount and location of material released.

Unless immediate medical attention is needed, all persons who have been potentially exposed should report to emergency personnel at the Incident Command Post site (look for large orange cone) and notify the incident commander that they have been exposed.

Bomb Threat or Suspicious Object:

Report ALL bomb threat calls to the University Police at 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from a cell phone.

Any person receiving a phone call that a bomb or other explosive device has been placed on campus is to ask the caller:

· When is the bomb going to explode?

· Where is the bomb located?

· What kind of bomb is it?

· What does it look like?

· Why did you place the bomb?

Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible. Listen carefully to the caller and try to determine and record the following:

· Date and time of the call.

· Exact words of the caller.

· Age and sex of the caller.

· Speech pattern and/or accent.

· Emotional state.

· Background noises (i.e. traffic)

University Police Officers will conduct a detailed bomb search. Staff are requested to make cursory inspections of their areas for suspicious objects and report their location to the University Police.

IF YOU FIND A SUSPICIOUS OBJECT, DO NOT TOUCH THE OBJECT. REPORT THE LOCATION TO UNIVERSITY POLICE & CLEAR THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!

Earthquake:

Should an earthquake strike while you are at an indoor work location, do the following:

DUCK – Duck or drop down on the floor.

COVER – Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. If that is not possible, seek cover against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms.

HOLD – If you take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture, HOLD on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move.

· DO NOT enter or exit the building during the shaking – there is danger from falling debris!

· DO NOT use the elevators!

· If you are outdoors, find a spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines. Drop to the ground and stay there until the shaking stops.

· DO NOT return to your building until authorized.

· If you are in a car, STOP at the safest place away from underpasses, overpasses, bridges, etc. Stay in the vehicle until the shaking stops.

· If you are in a hallway, DROP to the floor against an interior wall. Protect your head and neck with your arms.

· BE PREPARED FOR AFTERSHOCKS!

Active Shooter:

In general, how do you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter, bearing in mind there could be more than one shooter involved in the same situation.

If you find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, try to remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a strategy for survival.

If you are in a room and the shooter is outside the door:

· Take cover behind something that will stop a bullet.

· Hide (look for a chance to escape)

· Get out if possible (i.e. windows)

· Play dead.

If a shooter is outside your building:

· Proceed to a room that can be locked, enter and use furniture to block the door(s).

· Turn off lights and get down on the floor below window level.

· Dial 911 from a campus phone or 677-2111 from your cell phone and report to police. Keep your phone on vibrate so you don’t alert the suspect to your location.

Advise the dispatcher of what is taking place, and;

· Inform him/her of your location.

· Remain in place until the police, or a campus administrator known to you, gives the all clear.

· Do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a police officer.

Evacuation:

Building evacuation will occur via one of the following mechanisms:

· When a building evacuation alarm is sounded:

· Upon notification by a University Police Officer, or by a Floor or Building Marshall.

When a signal to evacuate the building is sounded, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same.

· Take your personal belongings with you.

· Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit.

· Assist people with disabilities or special needs in exiting the building.

· Once outside the building, move to your designated evacuation area. Stay at least 100 feet away from any affected buildings or structures.

· Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.

· DO NOT return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by a University Police Officer or by a Building or Floor Marshall.

Under no circumstances should a faculty member unilaterally decide to ignore a fire alarm, fire drill or a request for evacuation in order to continue working without interruption.

Shelter In Place:

Some emergencies may require you to take shelter in your classroom. If you are notified to shelter-in-place or you find you cannot exit because of greater dangers outside the classroom:

· Move to an interior room or building space away from as many windows as possible.

· DO NOT use elevators.

· Bring everyone into the room.

· If available, take a radio or television with you to monitor the news.

· Shut and lock all windows and doors.

· Make a list of who is there and call University Police to report who is in the room with you.

· Keep calm and review evacuation procedures with others that are with you.

· If available, check your CSUN email regularly for messages giving you further instructions.

· Stay where you are until otherwise notified to move. Wait for a Police Officer or further directions.

· Follow instructions of emergency personnel.

· Do not leave your room until notified to do so by emergency personnel.

Important note regarding phones during any type of emergency:

Overloading will likely bring down all telephone services, including cellular phones.

Avoid using any telephone services except for life safety and emergency calls.

Emergency Preparedness:

Emergency preparedness begins at home. How well you and your family survive in an emergency often depends upon how well you prepare beforehand. The information provided below can be applied to emergency planning at home as well as in the work place.

Before An Emergency:

Conduct an apartment or room hazard hunt — know the safe and danger spots. Know how to shut off utilities. Secure and anchor furniture. Know where fire extinguishers are and how to use them. Have smoke detectors.

Create an emergency plan with your family that includes:

· A communications plan.

· An evacuation plan.

· An emergency financial plan.

· Alternate transportation plans. Practice your plans with your family!

· Create an emergency supplies kit of food, water and supplies for your home, car and your workplace.

· Know the emergency plans at your children’s school, child care, etc.

· Learn first aid and CPR.

Emergency Supplies Checklist:

· KEYS – extra set of car and house keys.

· WATER – 3 days to 1 week supply – 1 gallon/per person/ per day.

· FOOD – 3 days to 1 week supply of non-perishable food, manual can opener, utensils.

· FIRST AID KIT – with manual and medical supplies.

· RADIO – extra batteries.

· FLASHLIGHTS – extra batteries, matches, lighter.

· MEDICATIONS – over-the-counter, prescriptions and prescription lists.

· CASH & IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS – small bills, coins, deeds, insurance papers, medical cards, etc.

· CLOTHING, STURDY SHOES & BEDDING

· TOOLS – adjustable wrench, fire extinguisher, sturdy gloves, whistle, small mirror, etc.

· SANITATION & HYGIENE SUPPLIES

· SPECIAL NEEDS – supplies for kids, pets, seniors and people with disabilities.

Evacuation Checklist:

· Emergency supply kit

· Out-of-state contact list

· Cash and credit cards

· Important documents

· Medications and prescriptions

· Clothing and personal hygiene items

· Family photos

· Baby/children needs

· Special needs items

· Pet care items

Emergency Contacts:

· 911 (From a campus cell phone)

· 677-2111 (From a cell phone to reach CSUN Police)

· EMERGENCY “BLUE LIGHT” PHONES AND YELLOW TTY EMERGENCY CALL BOXES (Activate the phone and you will be connected to CSUN Police)

EMERGENCY INFORMATION:

· 1-866-535-2786 Faculty and Staff

· 1-866-515-2786 Students and Campus Community (For Campus Status)

· http://www.csun.edu CSUN Home Page (Will display emergency bulletins)

· KABC 790 AM: Emergency Alert System (EAS)

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

· 677-2111 CSUN Police Department

· 677-2401 Environmental Health & Safety

· 677-2222 Physical Plant Management

· 677-3666 Klotz Student Health Center

· 677-5973 Kit Espinosa, CSUN Emergency Management Coordinator

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Information to Assist Faculty in Emergency Response Procedures and Responsibilities

Presented as a Service by:

Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management & Preparedness

Message from the Emergency Operations Center Director, Chief of Police: