Emergency Information
We are thankful to not currently be facing an emergency situation. We will update this page as information develops that may be helpful to you. We will also use various other means to reach our students, staff and faculty, including text message, automated voice calls, emails, and word of mouth.
You may also wish to keep in some convenient location our Crisis Hotline number: 888/565-7911. It will be refreshed with updates that are as current as possible if our website is down.
Students should add a contact in their cellphone titled "Westmont Emergency" and showing the number "281-207-4890". This is the number that will show up on caller ID in case Westmont broadcasts an emergency announcement by cell phone or text message.
Emergency Response - Immediate Actions
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| DORM FIRE | ACTIVE SHOOTER | |
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| MEDICAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL | POWER LOSS | |
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Emergency Phone Numbers
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Emergency |
911 565x6222 805/569-7210 800/876-4766 805/564-3696 |
Sexual Assault Response Team Westmont Health Center Westmont Counseling Center Rape Crisis Ct,r front desk |
565x7089 |
Dorm Assembly Areas
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Armington |
Deane Lawn Front Lawn Front Parking Lot |
Ocean View Page Van Kampen |
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Emergency Response Planning
Westmont's Situation Readiness & Response Team (SRT) meets regularly to plan and practice for a wide range of events. Both generic and specific incident plans are constantly being refined to enhance our ability to be nimble and caring when some misfortune occurs. For more information, please contact our Office of Risk Management.
Grab & Go Tips
Go Kit
Prepare your own go-kit and keep it by your door. Include a flashlight, your prescriptions (medications and corrective lenses), and a change of clothing (with a couple extra undies).
Minimum to Grab
If you don't have a prepared Go Kit, at least bring these things if possible (in priority order):
- Prescription medications/eye care
- Wallet (with driver license and Westmont ID)
- Cell phone and charger
- Full water bottle
- Small snack
If Time Allows
Bring these things if the time to gather them will not jeopardize your safety (in priority order):
- Change of clothes (including underwear)
- Jacket or other warm layer
- Computer and charger (optional depending on circumstance)
- Toothbrush
Do NOT Bring
Valuable as they may be, the following things are not worth risking your life over:
- A large bag or container crammed with your possessions
- Sentimental items