Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District
SHASTA COLLEGE
EMERGENCY/CONTINGENCY
PLAN
11555 Old Oregon Trail; Redding, CA 96049-6006
Phone: (530) 242-7500
Parcel Number: 076-030-08
SIC Code: 8222
Joe Wyse, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
(530) 242-7510
Morris Rodrigue
Vice President Administrative Services
(530) 242-7525
Dave Freeman
George Estrada
Lonnie Seay
Environmental
Emergency Coordinator
Campus Safety
Office: (530) 242-2220
Cell: (310) 259-0735
Office: (530) 242-7920
Cell: (831) 206-7938
Office: (530) 242-7916
Cell: (530) 351-4134
December 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal Requirements and Plan Instructions ........................................................................... 4-3
Background Information
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Emergency Response
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Levels of Emergency Response
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Alarms and Communications
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Emergency/Safety Equipment .............................................................................................. 4-6
Emergency Procedures Guidance
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Disaster and Emergency Plan – Roles and Responsibilities
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Organization
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Building/Campus Evacuation
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Receiving a Bomb Threat ................................................................................................... 4-13
Explosion, Fire, Earthquake
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Power Failure, Windstorm, Snowstorm, Flooding
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Chemical Accident – On Campus or Near Campus
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Classroom/Office Disruption or Criminal Behavior
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Active Shooter Response and Procedures .......................................................................... 4-17
Appendices
(A) Hazardous Materials Related Emergency Procedures .................................................. 4-19
(B) Emergency Coordinator Responsibility Checklist ....................................................... 4-20
(C) Emergency Equipment Inventory ................................................................................. 4-21
(D) Emergency Phone Numbers ......................................................................................... 4-22
(E) Hazmat Spill/Release Report ........................................................................................ 4-23
(F) Evacuation Coordinators and Building Assignments ................................................... 4-24
Figures
Security Phones and 911 Phone Locations (Figure 1).......................................................... 4-6
Example Building Evacuation Map (Figure 2)..................................................................... 4-7
Campus Evacuation Map (Figure 3) ..................................................................................... 4-7
Shasta College Emergency Notification Flowchart (Figure 4) ............................................ 4-9
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND PLAN INSTRUCTIONS
This Consolidated Emergency Response/Contingency Plan complies with the emergency
planning requirements of the following three written hazardous materials emergency
response plans required in California:
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Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HSC Chapter 6.95 Section 25504 (b)
Hazardous Materials Business Plan (19 CCR Sections 2729-2732),
Hazardous Waste Generator Contingency Plan (22 CCR Section 66264.52)
Related State and Federal Education and Legislative Codes:
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Ed Code Sections 35294.2, 32282, 335296
HSC §25504(b)
19 CCR §66262.34(a)(4)
22 CCR §66265.52 as referenced by §66262.34(a)(4) or §67450.3(c)(9)(C)
CGC §3100
This site-specific Contingency Plan is the facility’s plan for dealing with emergencies
and shall be implemented immediately whenever there is an imminent or actual campus
emergency which could threaten human health and/or the environment. At least one
copy of the plan shall be maintained at the facility for use in the event of an
emergency and for inspection by the local agency. A copy of the plan and any
revisions must be provided to any contractor, hospital, or agency with whom special (i.e.
contractual) emergency services arrangements have been made.
The contingency plan shall be reviewed, and immediately amended, if
necessary, whenever:
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This plan fails in an emergency;
This facility changes in its design, construction, operation, maintenance, or other
circumstances in a way that materially increases the potential for fires,
explosions, or releases hazardous waste or impacts campus safety; or
Changes recommended by government emergency response organizations;
This plan fails to identify an emergency procedure needed to protect life, district
property and the environment.
The list of emergency coordinators or contacts changes; or
The list of emergency equipment or resources changes.
The contingency plan shall be exercised annually:
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To identify any changes needed to improve the plan.
To become proficient in implementing the plan.
Note: All identified employees shall be made aware of the plan. Personnel involved with
implementing the plan shall have sufficient training to carry out their responsibilities
defined in the plan.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This is a community college emphasizing agriculture, industrial arts, physical and life
sciences, physical education and liberal arts. The campus is comprised of office and
classroom space, security, maintenance, warehousing, grounds and vehicle maintenance.
There are dormitories located on the western boundary, a solar panel field on the north
boundary and an extensive lagoon system on the east boundary that presently is
responsible for the treatment and discharge of all municipal wastewater.
The Shasta College campus covers 335 acres and contains 48 buildings. The average
student population per day is 8,000 and the average annual employee population is 800.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Emergency Medical, Fire, and Hazmat
Emergency Medical, Fire, and Hazmat response is provided by Cal Fire. Cal Fire
responds from the Shasta College Fire Station located on the campus. Hazmat Emergency
response and mitigation is provided by the a joint team, SCHMRT responding out of
RDN FS 8. The Shasta Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team (SCHMRT) is a
cooperative emergency response hazmat team covering six Northern California counties.
Emergency Law enforcement
Emergency Law enforcement and investigation is provided by the city of Redding Police
Department. Initial campus response is Shasta College Department of Campus Safety.
Emergency Coordinators
Shasta College has four Emergency Coordinators available for emergencies on campus
that are available 24-7 by phone (Appendix A: Hazardous Materials Related
Emergency Procedures). The Primary Emergency Coordinator and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Alternates are defined as a representative who can be contacted in case of an emergency
at the facility involving hazardous materials. This person shall have full facility access,
site familiarity, and authority to make decisions for the District regarding incident
mitigation, clean-up and disposal. The Emergency coordinator will ensure that all
notification and reports are made to regulatory agencies. (Appendix B: Emergency
Coordinator Responsibility Checklist).
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials are stored and used by staff to maintain and improve the existing
facilities. The campus warehouse (2700 Building) handles most of the universal waste.
There are 5 underground storage tanks (UST) on campus, two tanks (10,000-gal. each)
contain motor fuel for the campus vehicle fleet. Three UST’s (500-gal. each) contain
used motor oil to be recycled. Pesticides are stored in two locations; on the farm for use
by staff and students and in campus Grounds Maintenance. Both operations are overseen
by the County Agriculture Commissioner, including staff training. Life Sciences and
Physical Sciences (Buildings 1400 and 1600) have extensive inventories of reagent grade
chemicals used in biology, chemistry, physics and geology.
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LEVELS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Level 1 – A minor department or building incident that can be resolved by the responding
service unit. This may result in calling in personnel and notifying the department where
the problem occurred. (Example: Physical Plant responds to a broken water pipe).
Level 2 – A department or building incident that can be resolved with existing College
resources or limited outside help. A Level 2 incident is usually a one-dimensional event
that has a limited duration and little impact to the campus community beyond those using
the space/building in which it occurred (Example: Minor chemical or fuel oil spills,
building loss of heat or electricity for several hours, or a minor fire confined to a room
and not involving hazardous chemicals).
Level 3 – Emergencies that are primarily people rather than infrastructure focused. In
particular, many student issues can become quite complex because of varied institutional
and student support responses that must be coordinated (Example: Assaults, Sexual
Assaults, Contagious Medical conditions).
Level 4 – A major emergency that impacts a sizable portion of the campus and/or outside
community. Level 4 emergencies may be single or multi-hazard situations, and require
considerable coordination both within and outside the College. Level 4 emergencies
include imminent events on campus, or in the general community that may develop into a
major College crisis or a full disaster (Example: Heating failure, extended power outage,
severe storms, major fire, contagious disease outbreak, or domestic water contamination).
Level 5 – A catastrophic emergency event involving the entire campus and surrounding
community. Immediate resolution if the disaster, which is usually multi-hazard, is beyond
the emergency response capabilities of campus and local resources (Example: Earthquake
or major hurricane which would require State and Federal assistance).
ALARMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Monitored Fire Alarm System – Shasta College is protected by a monitored Fire Alarm
System. The system includes pull stations, censors and alarms throughout the campus.
The system is monitored by California Safety Co. and has annunciators located in the
Campus Fire Station and the Physical Plant Department office.
Campus Emergency Siren – A campus emergency siren, for alerts and/or all-clears, is
located at the campus fire station. This siren is operated manually and has a backup
power source.
VOIP Phone System – The VOIP phone system allows an open intercom system to
classrooms and offices for emergency communications and directions.
UHF/VHF Hand-held Radios – UHF/VHF hand-held radio communications are used
on campus by Physical Plant Dept., Campus Security and Evacuation Coordinators.
Blue Security Phones – Blue Security Phones are located throughout the campus. Blue
phones provide direct communications to the Campus Safety Department. These phones
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can be used during normal Campus Safety office hours (Figure 1). NOTE: The 911 Blue
phone located in the North parking lot is a direct 911 call phone.
Multi-modal Broadcast Messaging – Rave Alert Emergency Notification System
facilitates emergency messaging with the College community via a variety of
technologies including email, SMS, social networks and others.
Figure 1: Security Phones and 911 Phone Locations
EMERGENCY/SAFETY EQUIPMENT (Hazard Mitigation/Prevention/Abatement [19 CCR §2731(c)])
The District provides emergency equipment needed to protect life, the environment and
property. Safety/Emergency Equipment is strategically located throughout the campus
and is accessible as needed. Spill containment, fire extinguishers and safety equipment
are noted on the HMBP building maps and are posted in each building. Shasta College
provides Personnel Protection Equipment, First Aid Equipment and Safety Training to all
employees as required (Appendix C: Emergency Equipment Inventory).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE GUIDENCE
Emergency Procedures are available online and are posted throughout the campus. Posted
Emergency Procedures contain contact numbers, names of the Emergency Coordinators,
required state, county and federal contact numbers and instructions (Appendix A:
Hazardous Materials Related Emergency Procedures). Posted with the Emergency
Procedures are Emergency Procedures Maps of buildings that includes evacuation routes
and emergency equipment locations (Figure 2). Campus evacuation information is
indicated on the HMBP Site Plan (Figure 3).
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Figure 2: Example Building Evacuation Map. Building Evacuation Maps are
posted in each building. Maps include fire alarms and emergency equipment.
Figure 3: Campus Evacuation Map: The Campus Evacuation Map is
incorporated in the HMBP Site Plan. It contains campus exits and building
evacuation assembly areas.
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A complete list of other phone numbers that may be of help is kept by phones throughout
the campus and posted on the campus web site (Appendix D: Emergency Phone
Numbers).
An Emergency Notification Flowchart for the District is available for guidance
(Figure 4).
Post-Incident Reporting/Recording Hazmat
All Hazardous materials spills or releases will be reported to the Hazardous
Materials Supervisor by phone, in person or email as soon as possible.
Within 15 days of any hazardous materials emergency incident, or threatened hazardous
materials emergency incident, that triggers implementation of this plan, a written
Emergency Incident Repot including, but not limited to, a description of the incident and
the facility’s response to the incident, must be submitted to the California Environmental
Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Shasta County
Environmental Health Division (Appendix E: Hazmat Spill/Release Report). The
report shall include:
• Name, address, and telephone number of the facility’s owner/operator;
• Name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
• Date, time, and type of incident (e.g., fire, explosion, etc.);
• Name and quantity of material(s) involved;
• The extent of injuries, if any;
• An assessment of actual or potential hazards to human health or the environment,
where this is applicable;
• Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the
incident;
• Cause(s) of the incident;
• Actions taken in response to the incident;
• Administrative or engineering controls designed to prevent such incidents in the
future.
Campus Safety Maps (Hazmat, Fire Preplan)
Campus buildings that contain Reportable Quantities of hazardous materials are required
to have a map posted and submitted under the HMBP.
The Following buildings contain reportable quantities of hazardous materials:
Building 300
Building 500
Building 1200
Building 1400
Building 1800
Building 2000
Building 2400
Building 2500
Building 2600
Building 2700
Building 2900
Building 4200
These maps contain the following information:
• Fire and Spill equipment locations
• Reportable Quantities HM locations
• Safety Equipment locations
• MSDS locations
• Utility Shut-off locations
• Building and room exits
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Figure 4: Shasta College Emergency Notification Flowchart
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DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PLAN - ROLES & RESPONSABILITIES
The California Government Code (Section 3100) specifies that, after a disaster, Public
Employees can be declared as disaster workers and assigned such activities as deemed
necessary by their supervisors. The term “Public Employees” applies to all persons
employed by the state or any County, City and County, or Public District. Employees are
strongly encouraged to make advanced emergency plans with their families in preparation
for disasters so that their attention may be focused on assisting others at the college. It is
important that you become thoroughly familiar with the procedures and responsibilities
outlined in this plan as well as the locations of the various evacuation zones on the
campus map. This will help to avoid confusion and ensure safe and orderly operations
during an emergency.
ORGANIZATION
Superintendent/President or Designee
The Superintendent/President or designee is responsible for establishing and
maintaining a central command post for the purpose of coordinating communications
and support efforts. Depending on the type of emergency, the central command post may
be established in the President’s Office, the Safety Office or the Physical Plant
Department Office where the primary radio dispatch system is located.
The command post/emergency operations center (EOC) shall consist of the
following individuals:
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Superintendent/President or Designee
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Vice President of Administrative Services
Vice President of Student Affairs
Director Physical Plant Services
Director Student Development
Director of Campus Safety
Hazmat Supervisor
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer
The responsibility for the decision to evacuate and to reoccupy buildings and the campus
rests with the Superintendent/President or designee. The Superintendent/President or
designee is responsible to act as the district’s spokesperson when addressing the various
media regarding campus emergencies.
Faculty Responsibilities
Faculty are responsible for ensuring that all students leave the classrooms immediately
with their personal property (e.g.: briefcases, backpacks, etc.) and proceed to the
nearest evacuation zone. Faculty are to proceed to the nearest evacuation zone and
wait for further direction from their designated Evacuation Coordinator.
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Classified Responsibilities
Classified staff are to lock offices, proceed to the nearest evacuation zone and wait for
further direction from their designated Evacuation Coordinator. The Physical Plant staff
and Security staff may be radio dispatched to provide other support as needed.
Evening Designated Emergency Coordinator
The Custodial Services Supervisor and/or Evening Campus Safety Officer will carry out
the responsibilities of the Emergency Coordinator.
Primary Evacuation Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators
The Primary Evacuation Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators are responsible for
carrying out a final check of the buildings to ensure that everyone has evacuated and that
all exterior doors are locked. The central command post will contact the Primary
Evacuation Coordinator for each area to confirm that all buildings have been evacuated
and secured (Appendix F: Evacuation Coordinators and Building Assignments).
Transportation
In the event that a Shasta college bus is needed to temporarily contain and/or
transport toddler and preschool aged children enrolled in the Children’s Campus, a
request will be made by the Primary Coordinator to the central command post via
portable radio (channel 5). Once approved, the central command post will contact the
Transportation Department and request a bus for the Children’s Campus.
Emergency Coordinator Responsibilities
1. Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency such as an explosion, fire, or
release, the emergency coordinator (or his/her designee when the emergency coordinator
is on call) shall:
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Identify the character, exact source, amount, and areal extent of any released
hazardous materials.
Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result from
the explosion, fire, or release. This assessment must consider both direct and
indirect effects, (e.g., the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating gases
that are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off from water
or chemical agents used to control fire, etc.).
Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems, where applicable, to
notify all facility personnel.
Notify appropriate local authorities (i.e., call 911).
Notify the State Office of Emergency Services at 1-800-852-7550.
Monitor for leaks, pressure build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes,
or other equipment shut down in response to the incident.
Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and
releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous materials at the facility.
2. Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,
the emergency coordinator shall:
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Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil or
surface water, or any other material that results from an explosion, fire, or release
at the facility.
Ensure that no material that is incompatible with the released material is
transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the facility affected by the incident
until cleanup procedures are completed.
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Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned, fit for its intended use, and
available for use.
Notify the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic
Substances Control, the local CUPA, and the local fire department’s hazardous
materials program that the facility is in compliance with requirements, above.
BUILDING/CAMPUS EVACUATION
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary to immediately evacuate a campus
building or all buildings. It is important that you become familiar with the various
responsibilities outlined in this procedure and the location of the evacuation zone nearest
your building. Should such an emergency situation occur you will be notified by VOIP
(Phone intercom system) or the alarm bell will be sounded. You will need to do the
following:
Faculty
Faculty are to direct the students to gather their personal property and to proceed to
the nearest evacuation zone without hesitation. Faculty are to proceed to the nearest
evacuation zone and wait for further direction from the designated Evacuation
Coordinator. Note any suspicious objects and report this information to the Evacuation
Coordinator.
Classified Staff
Classified staff are to lock offices, proceed to the nearest evacuation zone and wait for
further direction from the designated Evacuation Coordinator. Note any suspicious
objects and report this information to the orange vested Evacuation Coordinator. The
Physical Plant staff and Security staff may be radio dispatched to provide other support
as needed.
Primary Evacuation Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators
The Primary Evacuation Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators are responsible for
carrying out a final check to ensure that everyone has evacuated the buildings. All
exterior doors are to then be locked and any stray students or staff directed to the
evacuation zone. No one should be allowed near the buildings until the all-clear siren has
sounded. The central command post will contact the Primary Evacuation Coordinator for
each area to confirm that all buildings have been evacuated and secured (Appendix F:
Building Coordinators and Assignments).
Superintendent/President or Designee
The Superintendent/President or designee will provide further direction via the central
command post or initiate the following procedures: If it is safe to return to the buildings,
the campus siren will be sounded continuously for a period of one minute. If it is not
safe to return to the buildings, the Evacuation Coordinators will be contacted to
coordinate the procedures outlined in the section CAMPUS EVACUATION
PROCEDURES.
Evening Classes
In the event of an emergency at night when classes are still in session, it may be
necessary to evacuate the campus. Should the decision be made to evacuate the campus,
the Superintendent/President or designee (Assigned Evening Dean) will notify those
individuals who make up the central command post to assist campus safety in the
evacuation efforts.
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RECEIVING A BOMB THREAT
If an anonymous telephone call is received by district personnel regarding the
placement of explosives, it is important to try and get as much information as possible.
While this may not be possible it is important to try and document the following:
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Time the call was received
Ask the caller where the bomb has been placed
Ask the caller what time the bomb is to go off
Ask the caller the reason for placing the bomb
If possible try and note the sex of caller, accent as well as any background
noise
Contact the office of the Superintendent/President at 242-7510 with this information
immediately. For evenings call Campus Safety at 242-7910 who will then contact the
Superintendent/President.
If a bomb threat is received by the district personnel in the form of a letter, please
document the following:
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Manner in which the letter arrived
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Where found and by whom
Contact the office of the Superintendent/President with this information immediately. For
evenings call campus Safety at 242-7910. Responsibility for the decision as to the need to
evacuate and reoccupy buildings or the campus rests with the Superintendent/President or
designee.
EXPLOSION, FIRE, EARTHQUAKE
Explosion or Fire
In the event of an explosion and/or fire it will be necessary to evacuate the building.
It is important that you become familiar with the various locations of fire alarm pull
stations within your area. If such a situation occurs, pull the fire alarm panel to sound
the alarm bell and do the following:
1. Call 911. When calling, be sure to indicate an explosion or fire noting the building
or room number if possible. This information is important to the fire department
in determining how they prepare themselves to respond to the situation.
2. Pull the fire alarm and follow the procedures outlined on page 4-12 for Building
Evacuation.
3. Notify the Campus Emergency Coordinator.
NOTE: In the event that injuries have occurred, those with life threatening injuries
should not be moved unless it is necessary to prevent loss of life due to falling debris or
fire. For less critical injuries, the Wellness Center located in room 2020 may be used to
provide medical assistance until emergency services arrive.
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Earthquake (Earthquake Vulnerability: [19 CCR §2731(e)])
In the event of an earthquake the director of the Physical Plant Department or designee,
when it is safe, will initiate a campus wide damage assessment and will advise the Vice
President of Administrative Services of unsafe conditions.
Buildings containing Hazardous Materials should be evaluated by the Hazardous
Materials Supervisor and/or responding Emergency resources and will advise the Vice
President of Administrative Services.
The Vice President of Administrative Services will advise the Superintendent/President.
In the event of an earthquake, it may be necessary to remain at the college for a period of
time or evacuate the campus depending on the magnitude of the quake and the amount of
damage to buildings, utilities and roadways.
1. During an earthquake each person should assume the “duck, cover, and hold
position” (head tucked, face covered by arms and hands with backs to windows.) If
possible, position yourself under a desk or table and away from any glass.
2. When it is safe to do so, follow the procedures outlined on page 4-12 for
Building Evacuation.
NOTE: In the event that injuries have occurred, those with life threatening injuries
should not be moved unless it is necessary to prevent loss of life due to falling debris or
fire. For less critical injuries, the Wellness Center located in room 2020 may be used to
provide medical assistance until emergency services arrive.
POWER FAILURE, WINDSTORM, SNOWSTORM, FLOODING
Power Failure
In the event of a campus wide power failure, action will be taken by the Physical Plant
Department to immediately investigate the cause. Should such a situation occur the
following procedures would go into effect:
1. The Director of Physical Plant or designee will advise the Vice President of
Administrative Services as to the cause for the disruption as well as the method
and progress of corrective actions. The Vice President of Administrative Services
will advise the Superintendent/President.
2. The Physical Plant Department office will then contact Campus Safety, the
Dorms, Child Care and each center office thereafter advising them of the
estimated time for the restoration of electrical power. NOTE: When a power
failure occurs due to a problem on campus, the phone systems typically remain
operational as they are powered independently. This is not always the case when
the college is affected by an off-campus power failure. In this situation, the
Physical Plant and the Campus Safety Departments will use hand held radios to
dispatch staff to inform all areas.
3. If it appears that power will be off for several hours during the day or night the
Physical Plant Department’s support staff will set up emergency generators at the
fire department, sewer pump station, dorm facilities, child care, and the cafeteria.
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If it becomes necessary to evacuate the campus (day or night) you will be notified
to follow the procedures as outlined on page 4-12 for Campus Evacuation.
Windstorm, Snowstorm, Flooding
In the event of high winds and extreme snowstorms or flooding, it may be
necessary to remain on campus for a period of time until it is safe to leave. Should such
a situation occur the following procedures would go into effect:
1. The Superintendent/President or designee will establish and maintain a central
command post in the Administration Building Board Room for the purpose of
coordinating communications and tracking support efforts.
2. Each building office will be notified to keep students in the buildings in order
to avoid injury.
3. When it becomes safe to evacuate the campus (day or night) you will be notified
to follow the procedures outlined on page 9 for Campus Evacuation.
CHEMICAL ACCIDENT – ON CAMPUS OR NEAR CAMPUS
Chemical Accident – On Campus
In the event of a large chemical spill you will need to do the following:
1. Notify the fire department (911). Then notify the Facility Emergency Coordinator
and/or Campus Safety (242-7910). Give the following information:
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Location (including room number if inside a building)
Name of material (description, if it is safe to do so)
Injuries/Exposures
Your name and phone number
NOTE: In the event that injuries have occurred, those with life threatening injuries
should not be moved unless it is necessary to prevent loss of life. For less critical injuries,
not contaminated by a chemical, the Wellness Center located in room 2020 may be
used to provide medical assistance until emergency services arrive.
IMPORTANT!
All spills must be reported to the Shasta College Hazardous Materials Supervisor.
This can be done through filing directly with the Hazardous Materials Supervisor (2422220) or reporting the incident to the SC Campus Safety Department. The Hazardous
Materials Supervisor will make all appropriate verbal and written notifications.
2. Action to take until the fire department arrives:
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Clear the affected area at once. Seal it off to prevent further contamination.
Isolate contaminated individuals, avoid contact.
Send students and staff to a control area and do not allow them to leave.
Up wind, up grade, up stream.
In the event of a gas leak, stop all operations and evacuate the building.
Do not switch lights or electrical equipment of any kind on or off (electrical
arcing may trigger an explosion).
Do not come in contact with the chemical.
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Minor Chemical Spill or Release (Not an Immediate Threat to Life, Property or the
Environment)
A minor release or spills of a hazardous substance shall be reported to the Department of
Campus Safety, the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and Physical Plant. The, Hazmat
Supervisor and the Emergency Coordinator shall evaluate the incident for further action.
Steps to be taken:
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Make proper notifications
Isolate the area
Contain the release if you are trained to do so and you can do it safely.
Chemical Accident – Near the Campus
In the event that the district is notified of a large chemical spill near the College
causing closure of roadways, it may be necessary for everyone to remain on the campus
for a period of time. Should such a situation occur the following procedures would go
into effect:
1. The Superintendent/President or designee will establish and maintain a central
command post in the Administration Building Board Room for the purpose of
coordinating communications and tracking support efforts.
2. Each building office will be notified to keep students in the buildings in order
to avoid injury (Shelter in Place).
3. When it becomes safe to evacuate the campus (day or night) you will be notified
as to which roads are safe to travel and to follow the procedures outlined on page
12 for Campus Evacuation.
CLASSROOM/OFFICE DISRUPTION OR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Classroom/Office Disruption
If a student is causing a disruption in or around a classroom, contact Campus Safety at
242-7910. As in all cases, if the situation has escalated to an emergency level, call 911
and the Department of College Safety at 242-7910.
Criminal Behavior
Everyone is asked to assist in making the campus a safe learning and working
environment by being alert to suspicious situations and by reporting such observations
immediately. The College has a zero tolerance policy regarding drugs and or alcohol on
the campus and these matters will be strictly dealt with. The State Education code strictly
forbids any sale, use or possession of drugs and/or alcohol on public property. Should
you observe any suspicious activity or behavior, do the following:
1. During the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, contact the Department of Campus Safety at 242-7910. If you
are unable to contact the Department of Campus Safety because it is after hours,
immediately call the Redding Police Department at 911. NOTE: If this is a dormitory
issue, please contact the dorm supervisor at Extension 4824.
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ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE AND PROCEDURES
An active shooter is a person who appears to be actively engaged in killing or attempting
to kill people in a populated area; in most cases active shooters use firearm(s) and there is
no pattern or method to their selection of victims. These situations are dynamic and
evolve rapidly, demanding immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to stop
the shooting and mitigate harm to innocent victims. This document provides guidance to
faculty, staff, and students who may be caught in an active shooter situation, and
describes what to expect from responding police officers.
Guidance to Faculty, Staff, and Students
In general, how you respond to an active shooter will be dictated by the specific
circumstances of the encounter, bearing in mind there could be more than one
shooter involved, in the same situation. If you find yourself involved in an active
shooter situation, try and remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a
strategy for survival.
If an Active Shooter is Outside Your Building
Proceed to a room that can be locked, close and lock all the windows and doors, and turn
off all the lights; if possible, get everyone down on the floor and ensure that no one is
visible from outside the room. One person in the room should call 911, advise the
dispatcher of what is taking place, and inform him of your location; remain in place until
the police, or a campus administrator known to you, gives the “all clear.” Unfamiliar
voices may be the shooter attempting to lure victims from their safe space; do not respond
to any voice command until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a
police officer.
If an Active Shooter Is in the Same Building as You Are
Determine if the room you are in can be locked and if so, follow the same procedure
described in the previous paragraph. If your room can’t be locked, determine if there is a
nearby location that can be reached safely and secured, or if you can safely exit the
building. If you decide to move from your current location, be sure to follow the
instructions outlined below.
If an Active Shooter Enters Your Office or Classroom
Try to remain calm. Dial 911, if possible and alert police to the shooter’s locations; if you
can’t speak, leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen to what’s taking place. If
there is no opportunity for escape or hiding, it might be possible to negotiate with the
shooter; attempting to overpower the shooter with force should be considered a very last
resort, after all other options have been exhausted. If the shooter leaves the area, proceed
immediately to a safer place and do not touch anything that was in the vicinity of the
shooter.
What to Expect from Responding Police Officers
Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained in a procedure known as
Rapid Deployment and proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard;
their purpose is to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. They may be dressed in
regular patrol uniforms, or they may be wearing external bulletproof vests, Kevlar
helmets and other tactical equipment.
The officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns or handguns and might also be
using pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation. Regardless of how they
appear, remain calm, do as the officers tell you and do not be afraid of them. Put
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down any bags or packages you may be carrying and keep your hands visible at all
times. If you know where the shooter is, tell the officer. The first officers to arrive
will not stop to aid injured people. Their goal is to respond to the shooter’s location to
neutralize or isolate them as quickly as possible; rescue teams composed of other
officers and emergency medical personnel will follow the first officers into secured
areas to treat and remove injured persons. Keep in mind that even once you have
escaped to a safer location, the entire area is still a crime scene; police will usually not
allow anyone to leave until the situation is fully under control and all witnesses have been
identified and questioned. Since the police do not know who the suspect is, they may
stop, question, or search you. Cooperate fully with them. Until you are released,
remain at whatever assembly point authorities designate.
Police supervisors/commanders will establish a Command Post at a location out of
danger. This may or may not be on campus. It is imperative that timely
communications be established to relay real-time information either through
Shascom dispatch or directly with the Command Post (if that can be established). It
is suggested that one administrator be assigned to be the focal point of all
information coming in (preferably with staff assistance). Cell phones and landlines
may be unreliable due to call loads. Alternative communications (Personal devices/
“walkie-talkies”) may help campus staff relay information.
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APPENDIX A
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HAMAT MATERIALS RELATED PROCEDURES
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APPENDIX B
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITY CHECK LIST
Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency such as an explosion, fire or
hazardous materials release, the emergency coordinator (or his/her designee when the
Emergency Coordinator is on call) shall:
1. Identify the character, exact source, amount, and areal extent of any released
hazardous materials.
2. Assess possible hazards to human health or the environment that may result
from the explosion, fire, or release. This assessment must consider both direct
and indirect effects (e.g., the effects of any toxic, irritating, or asphyxiating
gases that are generated, the effects of any hazardous surface water run-off
from water or chemical agents used to control fire, etc.).
3. Activate internal facility alarms or communications systems, where to notify
all facility personnel.
4. Notify appropriate local authorities (i.e., call 911).
5. Notify the Shasta College Hazardous Materials Supervisor 242-2220 or 310259-0735
6. Notify the State Emergency Management Agency at 1-800-852-7550.
7. Monitor for leaks, pressure build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves,
pipes, or other equipment shut down in response to the incident.
8. Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and
releases do not occur, recur, or spread to other hazardous materials at the
facility.
Before facility operations are resumed in areas of the facility affected by the incident,
the emergency coordinator shall:
1. Provide for proper storage and disposal of recovered waste, contaminated soil
or surface water, or any other material that results from a explosion, fire, or
release at the facility.
2. Ensure that no material that is incompatible with the released material is
transferred, stored, or disposed of in areas of the facility affected by the
incident until cleanup procedures are completed.
3. Ensure that all emergency equipment is cleaned, fit for its intended use, and
available for use.
4. Notify the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of
Toxic Substances Control and the local CUPA, that the facility is in
compliance with requirements 1. and 2., above.
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APPENDIX C
Equipment Type
Personal
Protective
Equipment,
Safety
Equipment, and
First Aid
Equipment
Fire
Extinguishing
Systems
Spill control
Equipment and
Decontamination
Equipment
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
Equipment
X
Cartridge Respirators
X
Chemical Monitoring Equipment (describe)
X
X
X
X
X
Chemical Protective Aprons/Coats
Chemical Protective Boots
Chemical Protective Gloves
Chemical Protective Suits (describe)
Face Shields
X
First Aid Kits/Stations (Per-need)
X
Hard Hats
X
Plumbed Eye Wash Stations
X
X
X
X
X
X
Portable Eye Wash Kits (i.e. bottle type)
Respirator Cartridges (describe)
Safety Glasses/Splash Goggles
Safety Showers
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA)
Other (describe)
X
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
X
X
Fire Alarm Boxes/Stations
Fixed CO2 and Dry Chem extinguisher systems
X
Absorbents (Spill Kits)
X
X
Berms/Dikes (describe)
Decontamination Equipment (describe)
Emergency Tanks (describe)
Exhaust Hoods
Gas Cylinder Leak Repair Kits (describe)
Neutralizers (describe)
Overpack Drums
Sumps (describe)
Other (Spill containment and control)
Chemical Alarms (describe)
Intercoms/PA Systems
Portable Radios
Telephones
Underground Tank Leak Detection Monitors
Other (describe)
Busses for transportation/ Evacuations
Construction Heavy Equipment/Spill Control
Portable Generators/Emergency Power
Water Tender, Dozer and Transport /Fire Control
X
X
X
X
Communications
and Alarm
Systems
Additional
Equipment
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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ID'ed Employees
HM Supervisor 4-gas CGI, PH ,ID
St
ID'ed Employees
D'ed Employees
ID'ed Employees
ID'ed Employees Level B Splash
ID'ed Employees
1200,1400, 1600, 2400, 2500,
2700, 2800, 4200
ID'ed Employees
1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2400,
2900, 4200
1200, 2500, 2700
Job Specific
ID'ed Employees
1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2900
HM Supervisor
100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600,
800, 900, 1100, 1200, 1300,
1400, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100,
2200, 2300, 2700
All Buildings
2000, 2400,2700,4400
1200, 1400, 1600, 2400, 2500,
2700, 2900, 4200
2700, 2400 Wash Racks
Mobil Decon Unite 2800 Bldg
1400, 1600 labs
2700, 1800 Soda Ash
2700
2700 Cache
1800 CO2 Monitoring
Throughout campus
HM, Phys. Plant, Campus Safety
Throughout campus
2700, 2400, 2500
2900
1200, 2900, Farm
2700
2900/1200
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APPENDIX D
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency calls from college/office phones dial 911 (you do not need to dial 9 for
out side line). Remember that no coins are necessary when dialing 911 from a pay
phone. All other calls to agencies listed require you to dial 9 for out side line.
Blue campus Safety phones are located through out the campus and can be used
to report an emergency during office hours.
Fire Emergency ……………………………………………………………………….911
Police Emergency ……………………………………………………………………..911
Medical Emergency …………………………………………………………………..911
Hazmat Emergency……………………………………………………………………911
Campus Public Safety…………………………………………………………..242-7910
Campus Hazardous Materials Supervisor…………………………………….242-2220
Shasta Regional Medical Center……………………………………………….244-5400
Mercy Medical Center ………………………………………………………….225-6000
County Health Department ……………………………………………………225-5591
Shasta County Environmental Health Div. …………………………………...225-5787
American Red Cross ……………………………………………………………243-3021
County Office of Emergency Services ………………………………………245-6175
Poison Control Center …………………………………………………..1-800-376-4766
Suicide Prévention ……………………………………………………………...225-5252
Cal EPA DTSC……………………………………………………………1-800-852-7550
National Réponse Center………………………………………………..1-800-424-8802
AQMD……………………………………………………………………………225-5674
Regional Water Control Board………………………………………………..224-4845
Road Conditions …………………………………………………………1-800-427-7623
December 2014
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Appendix E
Hazmat Spill/Release Report
HAZMAT SPILL/RELEASE REPORT
Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District
Shasta College Campus
11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, CA 96003
CONTACTS
Joe Wyse, Superintendent/President ………………………………..………530-242-7510
Morris Rodrigue, Vice President, Administrative Services ……... 530-242-7525
Dave Freeman, Environmental Contact …………………….……………… 530-242-2220
Location of Incident:
Bldg. #:
Rm. #:
Name of Material Involved:
UN #:
CAS #:
Amount of Material Involved:
Injuries or Exposures:
Persons Injured/Exposed
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Injury/Exposure Type
Release/Spill
Date:
Time:
RP:
Report Initiated
Date:
Time:
By:
OES/SCEHD Notified
Date:
Time:
RP:
Mitigated
Date:
Time:
By:
Report Filed
Date:
Time:
RP:
Parties Interviewed:
Cause of Incident (Brief Description):
Action Taken:
Preventive Measures for Future Incidents:
Level of Emergency Response:
Internal notifications made (ASAP):
State and County notification required
(within 15 days):
MSDS Attached:
Pictures and/or Diagrams attached:
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Yes
Level I
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Level II
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APPENDIX F
EVACUATION COORDINATORS AND BUILDING ASSIGNMENTS
Evacuation Coordinators and Building Assignments
Building
Primary Coordinator
100
200
200 Upstairs
300
400/500/600
700 Lab
700 Tech
700 Upstairs
800
900
1100
1200
1300
1400
1600
1800/1900/5200
2000
2000 DSPS
2000 Upstairs
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500
2600
2700
2800
2900
3000/3100/3300
3500
3200
4000/4500/4900
5000
December 2014
Will Breitbach
Nancy Berkey
Mike Bliven
Linda Allen
Helain Rampley / James Raymer (PM)
James Crandell
Idalia Huckman
Anthony Eckhardt
Samantha Saechao
Frank Nigro
Chris Pope
Tom Martin
Doug Manning
Chris Peterson
Mike Mari
Denise Axtell
Sandra Hamilton-Slane
Sylvia Ruano
SheyaAnne Bailey
Scott Gordon
Sherry Nicholas
Dan Bryant
Ray Nicholas
Mark Smith
Keri Mathews
Liz Ault
Ron Loving
Steve Cross
Stacie Smith
Kathleen Tibbals
Leimone Waite
Gregg Wood
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Assistant Coordinator
Courtney Vigna /Maureen Kissick
Carolyn Salus-Singh
Will Breitbach/Allegra Davis
July Sours
Casey Allen
Jim Dyer/ Jim Kortuem
Dave Rothrock
David Cooper
John Whitmer
Bob Bittner
John Livingston
Bethany Prader
Randy Reed
Susan Meacham/Scott Croes
Jerry Brown / Craig Thompson
Ryan Newcomer
Ron VanOrden
Myra Urbanski
Tracy Jennings
Cari Kunde/Eva Jimenez
Tina Duenas
Ray Nicholas
Mark Smith
Ray Nicholas
Shiloh Lawler
Gregg Wood
Mike Bushnell
RA
Jennifer Cutuli
Jane Ann Bosworth
BJ McFarlane
Liz Ault
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