Seek shelter under a desk or table if you can. If no shelter is available, move away from potentially harmful things (breaking glass, chemicals), make yourself as small as possible and cover your head. Remain in this sheltered position unti…
The UC Merced Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to protecting our community through preparedness and coordination. We work collaboratively to plan and prepare the campus for emergencies; provide training, education, and resources
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time. AEDs are a critical livesaving tool designed to analyze heart rythms and deliver a shock only when necessary. At UC Merced, AEDs are located across campus to ensure rapid response in a…
In a major emergency, such as a wildfire or widespread hazardous materials release, certain regions of the campus — or the entire campus — may be evacuated. The UC Merced Police Department will implement evacuations. A variety of emergency
Evacuate the building if the fire alarm sounds and/or upon notification by the police. A major power outage might not in itself be destructive, but if people panic or a fire breaks out, life and property can be in danger. Panic can be parti…
Do not search for the explosive device or touch any unusual or suspicious objects. Try to identify the following about the caller: If you receive a suspicious package, letter, or object under any circumstances. Do not touch it, tamper with
Evacuation chairs are specialized devices designed to help safely move individuals with mobility limitations down stairs during an emergency when elevators cannot be used. At UC Merced, evacuation chairs are an important part of our commitm…
The likelihood of receiving a life threatening package is remote. Unfortunately, however, a small number of life threatening packages have been discovered over the years, and they can result in death, injury and/or destruction of property W…
It is a UC Merced guiding principle that we provide an environment that is as safe and secure as possible for our faculty, staff, students and visitors, and to educate the members of our community in their roles and responsibilities during
Although the possession of firearms, explosives and other weapons on our campus is unlawful, their availability and past national and international incidents dictate the need for a response plan, in case a shooting or other violent attack o…
On a dynamic, engaged campus like UC Merced, individuals or groups of people will exercise their right to free speech and assembly. The greatest concern in the event of an escalated civil disturbance is the potential impact on the safety of…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following everyday actions people can take to stay healthy: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it…