Building/Campus Evacuation
UC Police Department (UCPD) & UCLA Fire:
9-1-1
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S):
(310) 825-9797
Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM):
(310) 825-2200
(310) 267-7100
(310) 825-9236
Alert
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
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UCLA Campus StatusPrepare
- Determine possible escape routes and location of nearest building exits
- Know the location of your evacuation assembly area
- Create plans to assist disabled or injured co-workers
- The UCLA Center for Accessible Education (CAE) provides specialized evacuation training and information (call (310) 825-1501, extension 51501 for more information)
- Individuals should make colleagues aware of potential special assistance needs
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Refer to your Department Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
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Refer to Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Respond
- Remain calm and immediately proceed to the nearest emergency exit
- Labs: See Full Laboratory Shutdown Procedures
- Take only necessities i.e., keys, purse, or emergency supplies
- As you evacuate, help others if it is safe to do so
- Shut (but do not lock) doors behind you as you exit
- Do not use elevators
- Stay to the right side in stairwells and use the handrails
- Be alert to broken glass
- Wardens should ensure that all members of their area evacuate the building (if safe to do so) and that they are accounted for at the designated evacuation area
- Facilities Management (FM) may lock the building or monitor any open entrances if it does not jeopardize their own safety
- Alert emergency responders of individuals who are trapped or unaccounted for
- Do not re-enter the building until emergency personnel announce that it is safe to do so (“all clear”)
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Refer to Emergency Evacuation Plan.