Emergency Procedures

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1

An emergency situation could occur at any moment and cause panic and confusion. A well-coordinated effort among those affected by the emergency can prevent the spread of chaos and facilitate an eventual return to a peaceful existence.

California State University, Fresno, has established a multi-hazard emergency operation plan that defines responsibilities and delineates use of campus resources in order to respond to emergency situations.

This website has valuable information to familiarize university students, faculty and staff with procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. The content of this website is not all-inclusive but is designed to highlight emergency conditions that may occur.

As stated previously, a coordinated effort by the entire university community will be necessary if a major disaster occurs on the campus. Buildings may need to be evacuated and must be done so in a safe and orderly manner. In case of a region-impacting event, it may be necessary to stay on campus for a period of time. It is also feasible that large numbers of students, faculty, staff and families from the surrounding community may assemble on campus and require information, food, and shelter.

The information available in this section will assist in responding to various emergency situations. It should be reviewed before an emergency occurs.

The University Police Department is always available to assist and can be reached in an emergency be dialing 9-1-1 from a campus phone, or 278-8400 from a cellular phone.

Note: If you dial 9-1-1 from a cellular phone the call is answered by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatch center. Be sure you inform the CHP dispatcher of your location and emergency need.

Any questions concerning emergency procedures should be directed to the University Police Department.