Yesterday’s tragic shooting at UCLA resulted in an immediate lockdown of the entire campus until law enforcement officials could verify there was no longer an active threat to students, staff and faculty. This incident immediately triggered inquiries regarding how our campus would respond to such an incident and what actions our community members can take to protect themselves during an ongoing threat. Our protocol here at UCI would really mirror what we witnessed yesterday on the news, however, rather than “lockdown” we use the phrase “Secure in Place.” This is one of many protective actions that may be issued via zotALERT and it’s critical that our community members understand what they mean. Please review the “Red Flip Charts” (UCI Emergency Procedures) which can be found in almost every building, classroom, breakroom/common area and dorm rooms on campus to help clarify any confusion regarding these actions. They can also be accessed online at http://www.police.uci.edu/em/UCI_EmerProc.pdf
In the event that our campus experiences something similar in nature to the incident which took place yesterday, the community should be prepared to follow a “Secure in Place” order. This protective action is explained in detail below. Please contact the UCIPD Emergency Services Manager, Anne Widney for any questions related to this action at [email protected] Also, if you have not signed up for zotALERTS yet please register @ http://www.oit.uci.edu/zotalert/
Secure In Place
A Secure-In-Place notification may be issued when the UCI Police Department determines that there is a potential threat to the campus. When notified to Secure-In-Place, initiate action immediately. Take ALL zotALERTS seriously. You will be safest by placing a locked door or other barricade between you and the associated violence or danger.
How do I Secure-In-Place?
• REMAIN CALM!
• Find an interior room and lock or barricade the doors.
• If there are other employees, students/visitors with you or in the vicinity, tell them to go to the closest office/classroom/lab/residence hall.
• To minimize vulnerability, turn off lights, silence phones, and draw blinds.
• Move away from doors and windows.
• Move/use furniture to provide added protection.
• Follow instructions from Police, Fire, Zone Crew team members, and other first responders.
• DO NOT leave until an all-clear message is received.
What if I am outside?
• If you are outside during a Secure-In-Place emergency you should seek shelter in a nearby building.
• If you are unable to get inside a building, seek nearby shelter, e.g. large trees, walls, cars in a parking lot/garage, away from the danger area (if known).
• Follow instructions from Police, Fire, Zone Crew team members, and other first responders.
• Stay sheltered until an all-clear message is received.
What if I am in a classroom or lecture hall?
• Notify class of “Secure-In-Place” order (students, if your professor or TA does not see the alert – notify them).
• Lock or barricade the doors.
• Turn off lights, silence phones, and draw blinds.
• Move away from doors and windows.
• Move/use furniture to provide added protection.
• Follow instructions from Police, Fire, Zone Crew team members, and other first responders.
• DO NOT leave until an all-clear message is received.
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