westmont.edu/emergency

(ie, this page; or disaster.westmont.edu)

Your cell #

Your emergency contact #

• Go to the gym
  If it's safer to leave campus, we'll coordinate departure from there.
  If it's safer to shelter at the gym, that's what we'll do.
  Bring backpack, meds, empty bladder
  
• Do not leave the campus solo
  Wait for official word about whether to stay or go.
  We may need to use the seats in your car.
• If time is short you're safer here
  Gym has housed us safely before
  Leaving late can be dangerous

More on Wildfire response

• Duck & Cover
  away from windows, falling objects, power lines, building perimeters
  
• Hold on
• Check in at dorm assembly area, then go to Lovik Field
  and if safe to get them, 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

• 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)

Watch video. (Link to external site requires registration.)

• If safe to do so, 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

Watch video. (Password protected from off campus; click here to request access.)

• Call 9-1-1 if life-threatening
  or 805-565-6222 if not life-threatening
• Then call RD/RA/Supervisor
• 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
• Unplug 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

• Sustain communication
  They need to know you'll listen.
  Discuss specific intentions openly.
  Don't argue; and don't leave them.
• Take threat seriously
  Don't assume they won't do it,
  but don't assume they can't be stopped.
• Call Public Safety (805-565-6222)
  If they have a plan, the means, a lethal method, and a time in mind, they need intervention now.
• Contact RD/RA/Supervisor

As recommended by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. For more info and help check the ULifeline link at Westmont's Counseling Center.

• Practice good personal hygiene. This is the single most effective thing you can do to prevent illness.
• Prepare a Cold & Flu Kit as described in the link below.
• Get immunization shots when the vaccines become available.
• DO NOT go to class or to work if you get symptoms. Stay in your room (or if feasible go home) until 24 hours after your unmedicated fever is gone.

Westmont is deeply concerned about any
incidents of sexual assault, and encourages
prompt reporting of any incidents to
appropriate college officials.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OPTIONS
(phone numbers below):

• Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center
  24 hour hotline for support
• Campus Resources: Resident Director on call, Health Center, and Counseling center (see phone numbers below).

KEEP IN MIND:

• DO NOT wash or discard clothing which
  might contain helpful evidence.
• DO HAVE a confidential physical
  examination (available at the Westmont
  Health Center).
• MORE INFO is available in the Student
  Handbook which is also online under
  Current Students/Handbooks & Policies.

Emergency
Public Safety
Cottage Hospital ER
Poison Hotline
Rape Crisis Center Hotline

RD on Call (565-RDOC)

Armington
Clark
Emerson