• Emergency Preparation
• Assembly Areas & Routes
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Emergency Preparation

For detailed instructions for many different situations, consult the UCSC Emergency Procedures Site.

All personnel should familiarize themselves with the following information:

1. Know the quickest exit route out of the building by studying the emergency evacuation routes posted on all floors. Have a backup or alternate path out of the building. Elevators and bridges should be avoided in emergencies and should not be used in the event of fire or earthquake. In emergencies other than fire and earthquake, elevators may be used by people with mobility impairments.
   
2. Know the location of the nearest manual fire alarm pull station in your building and how to activate it. There are thirty (30) pull stations in the WRP building including one that is located in the main lobby.
   
3. Know if any co-workers, students, or visitors will require assistance in exiting the building and be prepared to provide whatever help is necessary. Persons with disability-related evacuation needs are encouraged to discuss their needs with their Area Coordinator in advance. Staff and faculty with mobility impairments should know the location of the nearest Emergency Refuge Area in their building. Emergency Refuge Areas are designated “safe havens” for people with mobility impairments. They are typically located in stairwells of multi-storied buildings.
   
4. Know what your department looks like on a daily and routine basis. Suspicious objects can only be identified by those who know what to expect or to anticipate in their worksite.
   
5. Know where your emergency Assembly Point and Evacuation Areas are located, and the Evacuation Routes you should follow to reach them. DO not stand in driveways or roadways: emergency responders need clear access to buildings.
   
6. Know how to turn off machinery and equipment at your worksite which if left running for an extended period may create additional safety hazards (e.g. coffee makers, bunsen burners, toaster ovens, etc.)
   
7. Sign up for UCSC’s CruzAlert and/or Santa Cruz County’s Emergency Notification System.