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Community Preparedness

For the UCLA community, including students, staff, faculty and researchers, readiness is essential. Disasters can happen unexpectedly, and it might take some time for first responders to arrive, depending on the severity and nature of the incident. It's important to equip yourself with the knowledge, supplies and skills needed to support yourself and others until professional help can reach you.

This preparation enables you to effectively assist yourself, your family, your neighbors and your colleagues during emergencies, bridging the gap until professional help is available.

Student, Staff and Faculty Preparedness Checklist

Additional Preparedness Checklist Items

  • Review your department’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) opens a new window which contains all the critical information you need during emergencies including building evacuation routes, emergency assembly areas (EAA) and area of refuge
  • Know your Department Safety Liaison
  • Locate your evacuation zone and Campus Evacuation Area opens a new window for full-campus evacuations
  • If you have a temporary or permanent access or functional need, work with your Department Safety Liaison to fill out the relevant section of your department Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to identify assistance needs during emergency evacuations

Family and friends of UCLA students, staff, and faculty who would also like to receive the BruinALERT text notifications may sign up by texting BRUINALERT to 888777

During an Emergency

Emergency Actions

  • Check in with your RA and/or professor
  • Follow directions given by UCLA faculty, staff and first responders
  • Follow your Emergency Action Plan (EAP): evacuate to your pre-designated emergency assembly area (EAA) & check in with your supervisor or managers
  • If students or visitors are with you, make sure they are accounted for as well
  • Report anyone missing, trapped or waiting in an area of refuge
  • Unless directed to do so, do not come to campus during an emergency as additional individuals and traffic on campus will hinder response efforts
  • Do not panic if you cannot reach your child. Following a large-scale emergency cell phones do not usually work