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Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, at 11:00am on Zoom for our monthly virtual Emergency Preparedness Training at UC Santa Cruz will cover an overview of campus emergencies, roles and responsibilities, types of disasters, and emergency procedures. Participants will also learn about the university’s mass notification systems and available campus resources, all of which aim…

Join us on Tuesday, November 19th, at 11:00am on Zoom for our monthly virtual Emergency Preparedness Training at UC Santa Cruz will cover an overview of campus emergencies, roles and responsibilities, types of disasters, and emergency procedures. Participants will also learn about the university’s mass notification systems and available campus resources, all of which aim…

Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00am on Zoom for our monthly virtual Emergency Preparedness Training at UC Santa Cruz will cover an overview of campus emergencies, roles and responsibilities, types of disasters, and emergency procedures. Participants will also learn about the university’s mass notification systems and available campus resources, all of which aim…

UC Santa Cruz will join 182 other California colleges and universities participating in the Great California ShakeOut. At UC Santa Cruz, we will send out a test CruzAlert message around 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 17.We encourage all members of our campus community to make sure your CruzAlert information is updated.  In addition, the Office…

National Preparedness Month is observed every September to raise awareness about the critical need to prepare for potential disasters and emergencies that can occur at any moment. Find tips for safety before, during, and after hazards at ready.gov.

By  Amanda Gullings, Campus Emergency Manager  UC Santa Cruz is participating in the Great Shakeout for 2022.   View the Seven Steps for Earthquake Safety and practice them on October 20th, 2022!

Join UC Santa Cruz’s Environmental Health & Safety team at the Slug Safety Fair on June 22 in celebration of National Safety Month. Free food, games, music, and prizes! We’ll have live tool demonstrations, product vendors, and safety seminars; wellness, sustainability, and ergonomics experts; public safety representatives; and a research safety expo.  Learn more: https://go.ucsc.edu/safetyfair 

An Emergency Resource for the UC Santa Cruz Community After extensive development and feedback from a multitude of campus stakeholders, the Office of Emergency Services is proud to unveil an updated Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for the campus community.  The Emergency Response Guide is a document comprised of emergency procedures for a variety of emergency situations that…

By  Amanda Gullings, Campus Emergency Manager  Citing dangerous rip currents and unexpectedly large “sneaker” waves on area shorelines, the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for both the Monterey and San Francisco bay areas. The hazardous conditions are expected to go from 2 p.m. today to 7 p.m. Thursday. Offshore winds are expected to bring nice…

N95 Respirators or ‘facemasks’ are personal protective equipment (PPE) used for the filtration of airborne particles.  N95s provide a greater degree of protection as compared to standard dust masks.   The ‘N95’ designation indicates that the mask has been proven to block at least 95% of 0.3-micron test particles.  However, to accomplish this the wearer must ensure…

Next Scheduled Cal FIRE Prescribed Burn on UCSC Property: November 7, 2017 at the area surrounding Marshall Fields (by Twin Gates off of Empire Grade) CAL FIRE is planning to conduct a number of prescribed burn units cooperatively with UC Santa Cruz and Wilder Ranch State Park through the fall and into early 2018. Notification…

The video offers basic tips on unobstructed exits, exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and flammable objects. It also stresses the importance of having electrical work done by a professional. Party Fire Safety: Watch this video, keep your friends safe