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Emergency Information


General Safety

  • View the UC San Diego Environment, Health, and Safety Emergency Guide for all official emergency procedures.

Fire

  •  If you hear a fire alarm (i.e., bells and recorded voice announcement), leave the building immediately, locking your door behind you.
  • Go to the nearest staircase and walk to the ground floor. Do not use the elevator.
    • If you are unable to evacuate due to a disability, the elevator lobby on each floor is designated as an area of refuge for you to shelter-in-place while awaiting evacuation from fire/life/safety officials.
  • Exit the building and gather with others on your floor at the emergency evacuation location .  Catalyst & Mosaic buildings evacuate to the East Lawn.  Kaleidoscope & Tapestry buildings evacuate to the West Lawn.
    • In a major emergency, attendance will be taken so that each person's whereabouts is known.
    • Assist Others: Help those with mobility issues or other needs evacuate safely    

  • Do not return to the building until cleared by University staff to do so.
  • Know your resources ahead of time 
  • Monitor emergency alerts and updates via Triton Alert.  Wait for official communication before resuming activities.

Earthquake

  • If you are indoors, stay away from windows.
  • Get under sturdy furniture, or stand in an interior corner or doorway.
  • In a major earthquake, after shaking has stopped, go to the nearest staircase and walk to the ground floor. Do not use the elevator.
    • If you are unable to evacuate due to a disability, the elevator lobby on each floor is designated as an area of refuge for you to shelter-in-place while awaiting evacuation from fire/life/safety officials.
  • Exit the building and gather with others on your floor at the emergency evacuation location .  Catalyst & Mosaic buildings evacuate to the East Lawn.  Kaleidoscope & Tapestry buildings evacuate to the West Lawn.
    • In a major emergency, attendance will be taken so that each person's whereabouts is known. 
    • Assist Others: Help those with mobility issues or other needs evacuate safely.

  • Do not return to the building until cleared by University staff to do so.  
  • When the shaking has stopped, walk to a staircase and exit the building.
  • Expect aftershocks. These tremors are usually weaker than the initial earthquake, but they may still be strong enough to cause damage.
  • Stay vigilant for aftershocks or additional earthquakes up to 48 hours after the initial event.
  • Monitor emergency alerts and updates via Triton Alert.  Wait for official communication before resuming activities.

Loss of Power

  • Remain in your room or common area. Emergency lighting and power to essential systems should initialize.  Use a flashlight / your phone for light.
  • Report the power outage to UC Police Dispatch at 858-534-4357.
  • If trapped in an elevator, use the emergency button to request assistance.
  • Keep refrigerators/freezers closed to prevent food spoilage.
  • If necessary, exit the building and gather with others on your floor at the emergency evacuation location .  Catalyst & Mosaic buildings evacuate to the East Lawn.  Kaleidoscope & Tapestry buildings evacuate to the West Lawn.
    • In a major emergency, attendance will be taken so that each person's whereabouts is known.
    • Assist Others: Help those with mobility issues or other needs evacuate safely.

  • Monitor emergency alerts and updates via Triton Alert.  Wait for official communication before resuming activities.

Other Resources

  • Sixth Residence Life Office: (858) 822-5268 or sixthrlstaff@ucsd.edu
  • All Safety-Related Emergencies: 9-1-1
  • UC Police Non-Emergency Line:  (858) 534-HELP (4357)
  • Campus Emergency Status Information: (888) 308-8273
  • HDH Fix-It:  (858) 534-2600
  • Poison Control Center: 800-876-4766
  • UC San Diego Thornton Hospital Emergency Room: (858) 657-7600
  • Other local hospitals: