The Campuswide Lock Down - Shelter in Place exercise on May 3 was a success, with participation throughout the college. The exercise began with notification via Cisco phone speakers, Nixle text messaging, and police car loudspeakers. Everyone was asked to stop and shelter in place. Increased participation was seen in this drill, with the majority of people clearing out of hallways and away from outdoor areas. Employee feedback was positive regarding the exercise, with many people saying that they were thankful for a designated time to practice emergency procedures, similar to an earthquake drill or a fire drill.

Your input is welcome! Please take some time complete a short online anonymous survey about the exercise. Your insights are important to us as we continue to refine protocols and procedures to meet the needs of our campus during these safety drills.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this important exercise, just one of numerous measures in the college's efforts to help prepare students and employees for various emergency situations. We will conduct the Campuswide Lock Down - Shelter in Place exercise each spring.

Please remember, safety is a priority at El Camino College and ECC Compton Center. Campus safety personnel are available to make classroom presentations and answer any questions you may have. Contact the El Camino College Police Department at 310-660-3100 for more information.