Student Preparedness

Preparedness Checklist

  • Sign up for zotALERT and make sure to update your contact information if it changes.
  • Make or purchase an Emergency Supply Kit.
  • Make an Emergency Plan with your family and/or friends in case you need to leave campus.
  • Review campus emergency procedures.
  • Learn relevant building evacuation routes, fire alarm pull-station locations, fire extinguisher locations, and assembly areas for building you are in most often.

Your Role During an Emergency

  • Report an emergency or suspicious activity to UCIPD by calling 9-1-1 or 949-824-5223.
  • Follow directions given by UCI faculty and staff.
  • Check-in with your RA and/or professor (if you are in class at the time of the emergency).
  • Follow directions given by first responders.
  • Check-in with your parents and family members to let them know you're ok.