Emergency Information

The UC Police Department is available 24/7/365 at 911.
University Safety Officials (USOs) patrol the campus each night from 8P - 5A.
A professional Residence Life staff member is on call 24/7/365 and can be dispatched via the Resident Assistant on-call or the UC Police Department.
Campus-wide emergency evacuation locations.
- Catalyst & Mosaic buildings evacuate to the East Lawn.
- Kaleidoscope & Tapestry buildings evacuate to the West Lawn.
If you have a disability that would affect your ability to respond to an emergency, work with the Office for Students with Disabilities and Housing*Dining*Hospitality Liasion to develop your Individualized Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Get campus emergency information , register for emergency notifications from campus, and download the Alert San Diego Emergency app.

General Safety

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

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
- Make note of the fire extinguishers so you'll know where they are in case you need to use one.
- Read/watch How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.
Monitor emergency alerts and updates via Triton Alert. Wait for official communication before resuming activities.

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.

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.

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:
- Scripps Clinic - Torrey Pines
- UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest
- Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
- Sharp Memorial Hospital