What should I do in an active shooter emergency? In the event of an active shooter, the USC Department of Public Safety advises all members of the campus community to follow the RUN • HIDE • FIGHT protocol, widely established as the recomme…
Congratulations to our 2025 CERT class on completing the 5-day USC CERT training. The skills that our CERT members bring to bear are invaluable in our response and recovery efforts in a major disaster on campus, and we can’t express our app…
USC Emergency Response Plans are designed around the nationally recognized Incident Command System (ICS). The Incident Command System is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response. The Office of
In collaboration with USC Information Technology Services, the Fire Safety and Emergency Planning team facilitates a mandatory annual process in which every IT unit’s DR plans are updated, reviewed and tested. For questions about the proces…
In this 45-60 minutes presentation, participant will learn what to do in case of an emergency while at USC. Topics include calling for help, fires, fire alarms, evacuation, earthquakes, medical emergencies and more. To schedule a presentati…
A course in dealing with active shooter situations is offered by the Department of Public Safety. For more information, view the introductory video or contact Sgt. Rick Roseli, (213) 740-6419. The USC Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
Our Fire Safety team ensures that all university-owned residential buildings are equipped with automatic fire alarm systems and sprinklers. Learn about the various fire-protection systems that can help in an emergency. A fire alarm does mor…
Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of approximately 300 USC volunteers who have received in-depth disaster response training. The 20-hours federally certified course covers emergency preparedness, search and rescue, disaster t…
The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose policy statements and crime statistics for incidents which occur on four defined areas: on-campus, in on-campus housing, on unobstructed public areas immediately adjacent to the c…
A 1-hour hands-on training where you will learn how to identify the difference between an arterial bleed vs a venous bleed, apply direct pressure, pack a wound, use a tourniquet, or learn how to make one if one if not available to you. For
The University of Southern California and surrounding areas can experience several types of weather hazards during different seasons of the year. The information and resources on this page can help you understand these hazards and how to be…
Emergencies, disasters, or accidents can happen at any time and without warning. Even though we cannot always anticipate or prevent them, we can mitigate their effects through proper preparation. USC has devoted extensive resources to plann…