Incident Information Line:
Ext 2828 or
916-660-7280

Basic Emergency Response Guidelines

Classroom Emergency Procedures

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Fire, Medical, Police Emergencies

  • Rocklin Campus
    Campus Police – Extension 1111 from campus phones, or (916) 660-7120 or
    Rocklin Police, Fire, Rescue – Dial 911
  • Nevada County Campus
    Campus Police – Extension 1111 from campus phones, or (916) 660-7120 or
    Grass Valley Police, Fire, Rescue – Dial 911
  • Roseville Gateway
    Roseville Police, Fire, Rescue – Dial 911
  • Truckee Center
    Truckee Police, Fire, Rescue – Dial 911

In the Event of a Fire:

  1. If a fire or smoke are present, pull the nearest fire alarm.
  2. Anytime you hear a fire alarm in the building – immediately start evacuation procedures.
  3. Instruct students to gather personal belongings.
  4. Gather attendance records.
  5. Using the evacuation routes available, proceed with class to the established gathering point in the opposite direction of smoke or fire.
  6. Wait with class at the gathering point until given further instructions by the appropriate emergency personnel.
  7. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING until instructed to do so.

In the Event of a Command to Evacuate:

  1. Instruct students to gather personal belongings.
  2. Gather attendance records.
  3. Proceed with class to the established gathering point.
  4. Report to the emergency staff assigned to supervise the gathering point.
  5. Wait with class at the gathering point until given further instructions by the appropriate emergency personnel.

In the Event of a Command to "Lock Down":

  1. Close all doors and lock, if possible.
  2. Close all blinds and drapes.
  3. Turn off any unnecessary equipment.
  4. Keep everyone away from all windows.
  5. Instruct students to remain as quiet as possible.
  6. Do not allow anyone to leave until notified by emergency personnel.
  7. Ask students to turn cell phones off to free up frequencies for emergency personnel.

In the Event of a Command to Create "Shelter in Place":

  1. Follow all steps identified for lock down.
  2. Ensure that all ventilation is either closed or shut down.

Please report any SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR LIMITATIONS THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH YOUR ABILITY TO EVACUATE IN AN EMERGENCY.

A pdf of these guidelines is available here.
Page last updated: October 23, 2008
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