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Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, call (916) 558-2221 and press zero, or call 911.

Home Emergencies

Emergency Preparedness

It is important that all Los Rios students and employees are prepared for a variety of emergency situations. Use the resources below to learn what to do in an emergency.

What to Do in an Emergency

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures

Our offices and colleges have emergency procedures in place to address potential emergency situations. Learn what steps to take in an emergency.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Phones on Campus

Emergency Phones on Campus

Los Rios provides emergency phones (E-phones) across all campuses and outreach centers. These E-phones notify LRPD and are activated by a push-button and speaker-like intercom.

Emergency Phones on Campus

Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation Procedures

Evacuations are directed by Los Rios Police or college officials. Building evacuation routes are posted in hallways of all multi-story buildings.

Evacuation Procedures

Shelter-in-Place Procedures

Shelter-in-Place Procedures

Shelter-in-place means taking refuge in an interior room with no or few windows. In some cases, it may be safer to shelter-in-place than to evacuate.

Shelter-in-Place

Training and Safety

Training and Safety

It is the job of LRPD to protect our students, employees, and visitors – but campus safety is still a shared responsibility! See general safety and bike tips.

Training and Safety

Emergency Procedures

Health Emergency

If you have a serious illness, call 911, notify Campus Police, and administer first aid if necessary.

Health Emergency

Floods or Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather or flooding, Los Rios Police will take the necessary precautions and may issue an alert to students and...

Floods or Severe Weather

Power Failure or Elevator Malfunction

In the event of a power failure, most buildings have emergency lighting that will turn on automatically. If asked to evacuate, then use the...

Power Failure or Elevator Malfunction