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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

WILDFIRE		EARTHQUAKE
Go to the gym A shelter will be set up there Bring backpack, meds, empty bladder Do not leave the campus Sheriff & Fire Dept say to stay Safer here than in your car Gym is an official designated safe zone Lives lost fleeing other fires More on Wildfire response		Duck & Cover away from windows, falling objects, power lines, building perimeters Hold on Go to Lovik Field when safe and if safe, bring your meds Food, shelter, medical The very basics will be available ASAP If trapped, BANG on something That sound travels better, and you won't get worn out shouting More on Earthquake response

DORM FIRE		ACTIVE SHOOTER
If door HOT, stay in room or exit thru window if possible If door COOL, open slightly to check for smoke If SMOKE, stay in room and use towels, etc to cover openings If no smoke, close door behind you and go to assembly area (pull alarm en route)		If possible, GET OUT and call 911 Next option , HIDE OUT in the safest place you can find While hidden, KEEP OUT the assailant: barricade the doors If all else fails, TAKE OUT the assailant. It's him or you. To the extent possible, HELP OUT those around you with needs

MEDICAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL		POWER LOSS
Call 9-1-1 or 6222 if not life-threatening Stay with victim keep them as comfortable and stable as possible Determine identity and be prepared to communicate key info to responders (ID, medical need, etc)		Never use candles Use flashlights instead Turn off computer to prevent surge when power restored Minimize movement in the dark Library, DC and Gym may have backup power in case it's safe to find your way there

Emergency Phone Numbers

24/7 SERVICES			WEEKDAY-ONLY
Emergency Public Safety Cottage Hospital ER Poison Hotline Rape Crisis Center Hotline	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 or 565x7421 565x6164 565x6003 805/963-6382

Dorm Assembly Areas

DORM			DORM
Armington Clark Emerson	Deane Lawn Front Lawn Front Parking Lot		Ocean View Page Van Kampen	Parking Lot Parking Lot Front Parking Lot

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.

Your Own Emergency 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).