Emergency Action Plan
1.0 Policy
It is the policy of California State University, Fullerton
to provide for a consistent and adequate means of handling
a variety of emergencies. Furthermore, it is the policy
of the University to provide a program that will ensure
preservation of life, protection of property and continuity
of campus operations. University personnel, students and
the public must be kept informed of, and included in, the
preparedness and response strategy of the campus.
2.0 Regulatory Authority
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3220.
3.0 Program
3.1 Emergency Operations Plan
The Emergency Operations Plan has been developed by
collaboration of University Police and Environmental
Health and Instructional Safety and outlines the actions
to be taken by the University in response to emergency
situations. It is a multi-hazard plan and is compatible
with the State Office of Emergency Services and local
agency plans. It is placed into operation by the
President of the University whenever an extraordinary
emergency reaches proportions beyond the capacity of
routine procedures.
3.2 Emergency Operations Procedures
This information guide for the campus community has been
prepared by the University Police. Its intent
is to make members of the campus aware of the what, where,
why, when and how an emergency is handled in the event
of a disaster. The information contained in this guide
includes probable staging areas, evacuation procedures,
warning, notification and general safety procedures. Also
included in the guide are the specific responses for each
particular type of emergency. These are included as a
section within the Emergency Operations Plan.
3.3 Building Marshal Program
The University realizes that during an emergency, such
as an earthquake, Police Officers will not be able to
respond to all requests for assistance. The University
has, therefore, set up a voluntary building marshal program
that is open to interested members of the campus community.
They will be used to assist University Police in the following
duties:
- Evacuation of building occupants.
- Crowd control.
- Administer first aid and CPR, as necessary.
Other than the primary duty of helping with evacuations,
other duties needed during an emergency are assigned by
the Incident Commander.
Building Marshals are given CPR and first aid training
along with instructions on evacuation procedures and
other emergency-related information.
4.0 Emergency Communications
The University has several means for communicating to the
campus community about emergency preparedness, emergency
response, etc. The following is how information is disseminated
throughout the campus.
4.1 Emergency Information Procedures poster
These posters are located throughout the campus in classrooms,
department offices and other locations accessible to the general
public (near elevators and stairs). Information included on this poster is the following:
- 911 emergency notification procedures.
- First response actions to fire, earthquakes and medical
emergencies.
- Building evacuation procedures and response to the
building alarms.
4.2 Emergency Procedures flipchart
Flipcharts are posted throughout the campus in department
offices, laboratories and locations accessible to students
and employees. They provide detailed emergency procedures
on the following:
- Building Evacuation
- Fires
- Explosions and Aircraft Crashes
- Violent or Criminal Behavior
- Bomb Threats
- Civil Disturbance or Demonstration
- Chemical Spills
- Earthquakes
- Radiation Incidents
- Utility Failures
- Medical and First Aid Instructions
4.3 Floor Maps
Building floor plan maps (You Are Here signs) are located throughout each
building that identify exits, fire fighting equipment,
building alarms, pull stations, and other information
pertinent to building evacuation.
Evacuation maps will be placed in classrooms to
help direct occupants out of that room and to the
nearest Evacuation Assembly areas.
The Computer-Aided Design wing of Design and
Construction is responsible for creating and updating
these maps.
4.4 Safety Watch
The Safety Watch bulletin is published as needed by the
Environmental Health and Instructional Safety Office
giving updated information and tips regarding campus and
home emergency procedures.
4.5 General Safety training
During EH&IS's General Safety training, which is
required for all new employees, emergency preparedness
is discussed. Information is also given on injury reporting,
asbestos, hazard communication, work place violence, and
fire extinguisher use. Long time employees are encouraged
to attend this training.
4.6 Department Responsibilities
Departments are responsible for informing employees of
the following information:
- Emergency escape routes from the building.
- Procedures to account for all department employees
following an emergency evacuation. There are designated
assembly points where it is suggested that department
employees meet following an evacuation.
4.7 Other
The University Police and other campus publications periodically
provide information memos pertaining to emergency procedures.
5.0 Alarm Systems
The University has several systems for notifying employees
and building occupants of an emergency. They include the
following:
5.1 Building Alarms
All buildings on campus except temporary structures
have building alarm systems activated by pull stations.
These alarms are supervised by University Police Dispatch.
Alarms are speaker/strobes and are audible throughout the buildings they serve.
5.2 Fire Drills
In March/April and September/October, the alarm system
of each building is tested and occupants are asked to
evacuate according to the building evacuation procedures.
The Spring drill occurs during the day and the Fall drill
is an evening drill. These drills are accomplished by
conducting a full campus evacuation coordinated by Police,
EH&IS, Physical Plant, and Parking. Langsdorf Hall
and Humanities are considered high-rise buildings and
the alarms should be tested twice a year.
5.3 Emergency Notification System
An external speaker system has been installed around
the building in the main campus to provide external
notification to the campus community. University Police can control the speaker function
to give a variety of alert messages.
5.4 Radio Station
The University has a small AM radio station (1620) with
a 3 mile radius and broadcasts information pertinent to
the campus in an emergency. During normal operation, the
station broadcasts information on parking, ridesharing
etc.
5.5 Emergency Telephone
278-4444 can be accessed for information regarding the
campus.
5.6 Other Notification Methods
Emergency notification and information can be sent to
all campus employees via the electronic mail and by voicemail.
The campus also has a telephone mass communication system
which can send text messages, phone calls, and email
addresses to all employees and student that sign up for
the service.
6.0 Additional Information
Additional information concerning the University's Emergency
Procedures can be obtained by calling the the Emergency
Management Coordinator at x 3572 or EH&IS at x 7233.
Revised: 11/2008/TW/ EHIS