Police Dispatch
(From cell phones)

888-488-UCSB
Campus Emergency Information
(Toll Free)

(888-488-8272)


888-SB-ROADS
Santa Barbara Road Conditions
(Toll Free)

(888-727-6237)


800-427-ROAD
California Road Conditions
(Toll Free)

(800-427-7623)


211
SB County Health & Human Services

(800-400-1572)
(From cell phones)

1610 AM
Parking/Emergency Information

(Within 3 miles of UCSB)

91.9 FM (KCSB)
Campus Radio Station

www.ucsb.edu
UCSB Campus Web Site
Environmental Health & Safety 2008 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT UCSB
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT UCSB
Emergencies can come without warning at any time. Being prepared physically and psychologically to handle
unexpected accidents or disasters is an individual as well as an organizational responsibility. Your safety is
of primary importance. UCSB Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has developed this guide to assist in
minimizing the effects from such events. It was also designed to complement other emergency planning/response
documents, namely, the Campus Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and the Department Emergency Operations
Plan (DEOP).
It is the responsibility of department heads to review, complete and implement the Department EOP. We also
encourage all campus personnel to read their Department EOP. Templates for the DEOP are on the EH&S Web
site at http://ehs.ucsb.edu/emplan.
If you have questions concerning a unique situation not covered in these procedures, or if you would like
additional information regarding emergency preparedness, contact EH&S at 893-7534, during normal business
hours, or visit http://ehs.ucsb.edu.
What can you do now?
Keep this guide where it will be immediately available for quick reference in an emergency, preferably
mounted on your office wall.
All University personnel are strongly encouraged to register for Emergency Text Messaging at


http://alert.ucsb.edu.
Maintain personal emergency supplies at work, home and in your car. The Red Cross website,


http://www.redcross.org, has a detailed list of emergency supplies.
Review your local DEOP. CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATION
Most campus demonstrations will be peaceful and business should continue as usual.
1. Avoid provoking or obstructing the demonstrators.

2. Avoid the area of disturbance.
3. If a class or lecture is disrupted, the offending person(s) should be requested to leave. If they refuse, call
Police at 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone).
4. Continue with your normal routine. Stay away from doors or windows if the disturbance is outside.
CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATION EXPOSURE TO BLOOD OR OTHER POTENTIALLY
INFECTIOUS MATERIALS
If you are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials:
1. Immediately wash area(s) with soap and water and use an emergency eyewash or shower for 15 minutes.
2. Obtain medical help.
3. Notify your supervisor.
4. Notify EH&S at 893-3194 (24 hr phone line).
5. Document the incident by filling out an Incident Report Form located at

http://www.workerscomp.ucsb.edu.
EXPOSURE TO BLOOD OR OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Shelter-in-place means to seek immediate shelter inside a building. This action may be taken during a release
of hazardous materials to the outside air, a tsunami or other emergency. For shelter-in-place due to violence in
progress, see the tab Violence/Crime in Progress/Active Shooter.
If you are ever advised to shelter-in-place:
1. Isolate yourself as much as possible from the external environment.
2. Shut all doors and windows.
3. Seal cracks around doors and windows as best as possible (e.g., with duct tape).
4. Notify Police of your status at 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone).
5. Monitor all available communications.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE MEDICAL EMERGENCY

All Personnel


Call 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone), if the condition requires immediate medical attention.

If poisoning is suspected, contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Staff and Faculty Work Related Injuries


It is important that all work related injuries be reported immediately. During regular business hours,
contact Workers Compensation at 893-8050 to report injuries and to obtain an authorization for initial
medical treatment. If a work-related injury occurs outside of normal work hours, contact the Workers
Compensation office at 893-8050 within one business day.


If an employee is hospitalized for 24 hours or more (other than for observation), or has an injury that
results in a partial or full loss of limb (amputation), or loss of life, contact EH&S at 893-3194 (24 hr
phone line) immediately. The campus must report these injuries to OSHA within 8 hours of the event.
Student Injuries


Undergraduates and graduate students (not staff/faculty) can be seen at Student Health Services (SHS) at
893-3371. If the victim needs immediate medical assistance call 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone).
There is no charge for having the paramedics (9-911 from a campus phone) come out and evaluate the
victim. If the victim needs to be transported to Student Health Services or a hospital emergency room
there is a charge.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY SEVERE WEATHER
If at work:
1. Monitor media reports, especially 91.9 FM (KCSB) and 1610 AM (audible within 3 miles of campus).
2. Check campus e-mail for pertinent messages.

3. Check UCSB home page at http://www.ucsb.edu.
4. Determine if roads are safe before leaving.
If at home:
1. Assess conditions prior to leaving home.

2. Monitor available media for conditions,1610 AM (audible within 3 miles of campus), 91.9 FM (KCSB).
3. Check UCSB home page at http://www.ucsb.edu.
4. Do not take risks in order to return to campus.
5. Contact your department for information.
SEVERE WEATHER FIRE
1. Know the location of fire extinguishers in your area and know how to use them. Fire extinguisher training is
available for departments by request at 893-7751.
2. For a minor fire that appears to be controllable, activate the building fire alarm system at the nearest manual
fire alarm pull box. Immediately call 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone). Then use the appropriate fire
extinguisher to control the flames. Get help if necessary.
3. For a larger fire that is not easily controllable, close all doors to confine the fire and reduce oxygen. Activate
the building fire alarm system at the nearest manual fire alarm pull box, then immediately call 911 (or 9-911
from a campus phone). Give all information requested (your name, exact location, size and progress of the
fire, etc.).
4. Notify your supervisor or instructor, then evacuate the building by quickly walking to the nearest exit, alerting
people as you go, and assisting those with disabilities as necessary. Do not use elevators for evacuation.
5. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 50 feet away from the affected building. Keep the walkways and
vehicle access clear for emergency vehicles. Utilize the designated building Emergency Assembly Point if it
is free of smoke, and wait for instructions.

6. DO NOT RETURN TO THE AFFECTED BUILDING UNTIL TOLD IT IS SAFE BY A CAMPUS FIRE
OFFICIAL.
7. Report all fires, regardless of size to Campus Dispatch at 893-3446.
8. Report any fire extinguisher that has been discharged, has lost pressure, or is out-of-date to Physical Facilities/
Life Safety Service at 893-2661, ext. 1402 for service.
FIRE SUSPICIOUS PACkAGE/MAIL
Suspicious Package/Letter/Object:
1. If you receive or discover a suspicious package, letter or object, do not touch, tamper with, or move it.
2. Report it immediately to Police at 911 (or 9-911 from a campus phone).
Characteristics of suspicious letters and packages:
1. Origin - Postmark doesnt match the city of the return address, name of sender is unusual or unknown, or
no return address is given.
2. Postage - Excessive or inadequate postage.
3. Balance - The letter is lopsided, unusually thick, has an unusual amount of tape, has an irregular shape, soft
spots or bulges, or the letter or package seems heavy for its size.
4. Contents - Stiffness or springiness of contents; protruding wires or components; oily outer wrapping or
envelope; feels like it contains powdery substance; is buzzing, ticking, or has a sloshing sound.
5. Smell - Particularly almond or other suspicious odors.
6. Writing - Handwriting of sender is not familiar or indicates a foreign style not normally received by recipient,
or cut-and-paste or rub-on-block letters are used. Common words, names, or titles are misspelled, or special
instructions like fragile, confidential, or do not delay are present.
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE/MAIL RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION/SPILLS
Call EH&S at 893-3194 (24 hr phone line) for assistance. If medical attention is required also call 911 (9-911
from campus phone).
1. State that assistance is needed from EH&S Radiation Safety related to a radiation emergency.
2. State your name, phone number, location of the radiation emergency and the nature of the emergency
(personnel contamination, area contamination, etc.).
Personnel Decontamination*
If a person has been contaminated with radioactive material:
1. Immediately remove all contaminated items of clothing. Place contaminated items in a bag.
2. Wash contaminated skin with cold water and a mild soap.
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