Safety Reminders

Welcome back to a new academic year! With more people returning to El Camino, this is a good time to review some basic safety reminders to help ensure a safe campus community.

• If you see something, say something. By working together, we all contribute to the safety of our campus.
• In an emergency, contact Campus Police by calling 911 from a landline phone; 310-660-3100 from a cell phone; or use a campus "Code Blue" emergency phone.
• Have keys in hand before walking to your car.
• Always be aware of your surroundings – remember the use of listening devices and cell phones may significantly distract you.
• Don't walk alone; use the buddy system.
• Use cautious judgment: meet new people, including classmates or colleagues, in public places; do not get into a car or go to out-of-the-way places with someone you do not know.
• Learn the location of "Code Blue" POLICE phones located throughout campus. These phones are directly linked to the college Police Department and are considered 911 priority lines. Students and staff are encouraged to utilize these phones for any emergency.
• Evening students and faculty are encouraged to park in the same general area as other faculty or students with night classes in their building; this provides the opportunity for a group of students and faculty to walk together to their cars after dark.
• Immediately report any suspicious activity to campus police.
• Be alert! Be prepared!

Get Ready to ShakeOut: October 21 at 10:21 a.m.
El Camino will join the annual Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill in a virtual format on Oct. 21. At 10:21 a.m., all El Camino College students, faculty and staff are encouraged to practice "drop, cover, and hold on" procedures. Because this is a virtual drill, buildings on campus will not be evacuated. However, staff working on campus as well as students and faculty in on-campus courses should "drop, cover, and hold on" until the all-clear notice is given.

This drill can also be completed from a remote location if working online or attending classes virtually. Additional ShakeOut information will be sent in the near future. Thank you for your participation in this important exercise that will help us prepare for earthquakes. Visit our ShakeOut webpage for more earthquake safety information.