Earthquake FAQ

Earthquake Preparedness at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
- DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON immediately. Get under a sturdy table or desk, protect your head and neck, and hold on until the shaking stops.
- If you’re outside, move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
- Remain calm and wait for instructions from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ emergency personnel.
- Check yourself and those around you for injuries. Provide first aid if you are trained.
- Avoid using elevators and stay clear of damaged areas.
- Follow Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ emergency alerts for updates on evacuations, campus closures, or further instructions.
If necessary, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ emergency personnel will guide evacuations. Follow evacuation routes posted in buildings and go to designated assembly points.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ will conduct a thorough safety inspection of all facilities after an earthquake. Notifications about campus status, closures, or re-openings will be sent through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alert, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ website, and social media.
- Follow general earthquake safety practices wherever you are: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.
- Monitor Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ communications for updates on class cancellations, campus safety, and resources.
Yes, depending on the severity of the earthquake. Classes and services may be suspended
until the campus is deemed safe. Updates will be provided via official Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ communication
channels.
- Familiarize yourself with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ's emergency procedures and evacuation routes.
- Sign up for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alert to receive emergency notifications.
- Keep an emergency kit with essentials (water, snacks, flashlight, etc.) in your car, backpack, or office.
- Report injuries, structural damage, or hazards like gas leaks, water line breaks, or electrical issues to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Campus Police at 951-222-8171.
- Provide as much detail as possible to assist emergency responders.
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alert (sign up with link on emergency hub)
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ website and social media platforms
- Local news outlets
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Emergency Preparedness Office: sean.disalvio@rcc.edu