Emergency Procedures

To report an emergency on campus (e.g. in a classroom, office, or work area), contact your college's police station and select Option 1 from the automated menu:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

Emergency Telephone Numbers:

Moorpark College

• Police Station: (805) 378-1455 or ext. 1455
• Student Health Center: (805) 378-1413 or ext. 1413
• Maintenance & Operations: (805) 378-1545 or ext. 1545

Oxnard College

• Police Station: (805) 678-5805 or ext. 5805
• Student Health Center: (805) 678-5832 or ext. 5832
• Maintenance & Operations: (805) 678-5821 or ext. 5821

Ventura College

• Police Station: (805) 289-6486 or ext. 6486
• Student Health Center: (805) 289-6346 or ext. 6346
• Maintenance & Operations: (805) 289-6340 or ext. 6340

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do while waiting for help:

• DO NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary or there is a threat to his/her or your safety.
• Stop any bleeding by applying firm pressure to the wound.
• Restore breathing by opening the person's air passage and performing CPR, if qualified to do so.
• Keep the person warm, quiet, and comfortable.
• Stay with the person until help arrives.

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do while waiting for help:

• Listen. Avoid any physical contact and allow the student to talk.
• Assist. Provide a quiet atmosphere, minimize environmental stimulation. Give the person some space. Ask the person what or who may be helpful.
• Recognize. Know your limitations.

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do while waiting for help:

• Immediately report the incident to a supervisor
• Vacate the area immediately
• If possible, seal the area to contain the spill and limit exposure to individuals
• If the chemical is reacting in any way, generating gases or fumes, presents a fire hazard, or is toxic, activate the building fire alarm and evacuate the building, assisting all persons with disabilities as necessary.
• DO NOT attempt to control a chemical or hazardous material spill unless you have been formally trained to do so and have the proper equipment
• DO NOT re-enter the area of the spill until you have been directed to do so by campus officials

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do while waiting for help:

• Take cover under a table or other sturdy furniture to protect yourself from glass or debris
• Exit the building immediately if the explosion threatens anyone's safety
• DO NOT re-enter the building until directed to do so by campus officials
• Assist with the evacuation of injured persons or persons with disabilities (see Evacuating Disabled & Buildings)
• Proceed to the designated assembly area that is a safe distance from the building (see Emergency Campus Map: MC | OC | VC)
• Obey the directions of campus officials.

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do in the event of a power outage/blackout:

• Assist any persons with disabilities in finding safety (see Evacuating Disabled & Buildings)
• Science faculty and staff should secure any laboratory experiments, activities, and equipment that might pose a potential danger
• Disconnect all electrical equipment
• Leave light switches ON
• Await further instructions or for power to be restored

What to do in the event of a gas leak:

• If you suspect a gas leak,

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

What to do in the event of a fire:

• Activate the fire alarm
• Never attempt to extinguish a fire larger than a wastebasket
• Using the appropriate type of extinguisher, work with another person to extinguish fire
• Always stay between the fire and a way out
• If the fire grows larger, alert others and evacuate
• Assist with the evacuation of injured or persons with disabilities (see Evacuation of Disabled Students.)
• DO NOT run. Walk carefully to avoid tripping
• DO NOT use elevators
• If caught in heavy smoke, crawl or stay near the floor while holding breath as much as possible. Breathe shallowly through nose and use blouse, shirt or jacket as a filter
• DO NOT re-enter the building until directed to do so by campus officials
• Proceed to the designated assembly area that is a safe distance from the building (see Emergency Campus Map: MC | OC | VC)
• All alarms should be taken seriously. If you hear a fire alarm, evacuate, unless told otherwise by a campus official.

Fire Extinguisher Instructions:

• Pull safety pin
• Aim at base of fire
• Squeeze trigger
• Sweep from side to side

Clothing Fire:

• Do not run
• Stop, drop, and roll

Trapped in a Room:

• Place cloth material under door to prevent smoke from enter
• Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire
• Signal from windows, but do not break the glass

What to do DURING a major earthquake:

• DO NOT evacuate the building
• If indoors:
  • Duck, cover, and hold
  • If no cover is available, stay near an interior wall and shield your head and face from falling debris
  • Stay away from windows, tall objects, and overhead lights.
  • Science laboratory occupants should seek shelter in hallways to escape possible toxic fumes
  • Assist any disabled persons with finding a protected location (see Evacuating Disabled & Buildings)
  • Wheelchair-bound persons should be placed in doorways or any other structurally sound area of the room. be sure to LOCK the brakes!
• If outdoors:
  • Stay clear of trees, buildings, light poles, and power poles
  • Assist any disabled persons with finding a protected location (see Evacuating Disabled & Buildings)
  • Wheel-chair bound persons should be placed in doorways or any other structurally sound area of the room. Be sure to LOCK the brakes!
• Listen for any instructions issued by campus police or officials

What to do AFTER a major earthquake:

• Evacuate the building. Watch for falling glass, debris, and electrical wires.
• Assist any persons with disabilities with exiting the building (see Evacuating Disabled & Buildings)
• Proceed to the nearest, safest assembly area and maintain a safe distance from trees, buildings, light poles, and power poles
• Follow emergency procedures as directed by campus officials
• DO NOT re-enter the building until directed to do so by campus officials
• Be prepared for aftershocks
• Check for injured persons and assist with first aid. DO NOT move the seriously injured unless absolutely necessary or there is a threat to his/her or your safety.
• Make note of any individuals who may be missing
• Assist those who are experiencing anxiety

How and when to evacuate a building:

• In case of Fire or when Fire Alarm sounds, evacuate the building in a safe, orderly fashion.
• In case of an Earthquake, do not evacuate the building until the shaking stops.
• In case of an Explosion, evacuate the building only if the explosion threatens the safety of students, faculty, or staff.
• In case of a Bomb Threat, do not evacuate the building unless a suspicious object is observed. Wait for instructions from Campus Police or other campus officials.
• Evacuate the building immediately upon order by Campus Police or other campus officials.
• Any faculty or staff member may order the evacuation of an area or building when imminent danger to students, faculty, or staff occurs.
• Evacuate the building to a predetermined assembly area (see Emergency Campus Map: MC | OC | VC )

Directions for evacuating persons with disabilities:

• Faculty or staff should assign three (3) students to help evacuate each person in a wheelchair and two (2) students to help evacuate any persons with other disabilities, such as those who may be hearing or vision impaired
• Those who are wheelchair-bound should be carried from the building via stairway. If at all possible, leave the wheelchair behind, lifting the person using the two-man lock-arm method. Confer with the person as to the best way to assist him/her in the evacuation
• For sight-impaired persons, tell them about the nature of the emergency and offer to guide them . As you walk, tell them where you are and advise them of any obstacles. When you have reached safety, orient them as to where they are and remain with them as long as necessary
• For hearing-impaired persons, get their attention by writing them a note and let them know you will assist them for as long as possible

HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE FOR YOUR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES BEFORE AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS!

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

A Civil Disturbance is defined as any gathering of two or more persons who:

1. Interfere with normal college operations
2. Attempt to prevent access to the college, buildings, facilities, or offices
3. Threaten physical harm to others or damage to college property

What to do in the event of a civil disturbance:

• If the disturbance is outside the building, do not investigate.
• If the disturbance is inside the building, if possible investigate from a safe distance.
• Shelter-in-place until evacuation orders are received from authorities.

What to do in the event of a hostage situation or armed assault:

• Initiate shelter-in-place until evacuation orders are received from authorities.

How to shelter-in-place during a civil disturbance, hostage situation or armed assault:

• Turn off lights.
• Close all doors to the outside.
• Close and lock all windows.
• Seek shelter away from window s and doors.
• Stay as low to the floor as possible, trying to stay out of the line of sight of the perpetrators).
• Remain silent and still. Silence cell phones or similar devices.
• DO NOT draw attention to yourself or others.

The VCCCD Colleges, like any other school campus, could come under terrorist attack. Any individual or group that has both the motive and ability can perpetrate an act of terrorism. Terrorist events are intended to cause damage, inflict harm, and possibly kill. Terrorists will go to great lengths to make sure the event has the intended impact. Experts generally agree that there are five categories of terrorist incidents: biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and explosive. The acronym B-NICE is a simple way to remember these categories. Within any of these categories it is important to remember the four routes of entry: inhalation, absorption, ingestion and injection. The best emergency procedure for any of these categories is to minimize exposure to these four routes of entry.

What to do in the event of a biological, nuclear, or chemical terrorist attack:

• Shelter-in-place until ordered to evacuate by campus officials.
• Close all doors to the outside.
• Close and Iock all windows.
• Use tape, plastic food wrapping, wax paper, or aluminum foil to cover and seal fan grilles and other openings to the outside.
• Ventilation systems should be turned off or set to 100% re-circulation so no outside air is drawn into the building.
• Turn off all heating and air-conditioning systems and switch inlets to "closed" position.
• Close as m any internal doors as possible.
• If gases or vapors begin to affect your breathing, hold a wet cloth over your nose and mouth.
• DO NOT use elevators. They tend to "pump" outdoor air in and out of the building as they travel up and down.
• DO NOT panic or worry that there w ill be enough air to breathe. It is highly unlikely this would happen in norm al buildings.
• Remember that the best emergency procedure is to minimize your exposure to biological, nuclear, or chemical agents through inhalation, absorption, ingestion, or injection (from flying projectiles.)
• Await instructions from campus officials.

Call your college's police station:

• Moorpark College Station: (805) 378-1455
• Oxnard College Station: (805) 678-5805
• Ventura College Station: (805) 289-6486

Be prepared to do the following information:

1. State "This is an emergency."
2. Give your name, location (e.g. college, building, room number), nature of the emergency, and the phone number from which you are calling
3. DO NOT hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety.
4. If you call 9-1-1, you must also contact your college's police station.

What to do in the event of receiving a bomb threat via telephone:

• Ask the caller to provide the following information:
  1. Time of the planned explosion
  2. Type of bomb
  3. Location of the bomb
  4. Description of the bomb
• Record the following information:
  1. Time of call
  2. Exact words the caller used
  3. Gender and approximate age of caller
  4. Behavior of caller, including speech characteristics
  5. Background noises

What to do in the event of receiving a bomb threat via letters, packages, or objects:

• DO NOT touch any suspicious envelope, package, or object.
• Evacuate all persons to a designated assembly area. This area should be out of the building and one building away or a minimum of 300 feet from the threatened area.
• Assist all persons with disabilities with the evacuation.
• Stop any person from entering the endangered area.