An individual must use his/her own discretion during an active shooter event as to whether he/she chooses to run to safety or remain in place.
Be prepared to run, shelter in place, or take on the shooter.
IF OUTSIDE WHEN A SHOOTING OCCURS
- Run away from the threat if you can, as fast as you can. Run in a zigzag pattern, and use vehicles, bushes, trees and other objects that could shield you from the view of a shooter
- If you can get away from the area of immediate danger, call for help (9-1-1) and warn others
- If you are unable to run away, drop to the ground immediately, face down as flat as possible. If within 15-20 feet of a safe place or somewhere out of the suspect’s view, duck and run into it
- Move or crawl away from gunfire, utilize any obstructions between you and the gunfire
- When you reach a place of relative safety, evaluate your location to determine if it is a good place to hide. If so, stay down and do not move
- Wait and listen for directions from the Police. When the Police arrive, obey commands. You may be told to lie face down, raise up your hands, or may be handcuffed. This is for safety reasons. Do not run at the Police
IF INSIDE WHEN A SHOOTING OCCURS
- If possible, quickly exit the building and evacuate to a safe area away from danger. • Call 9-1-1
- If not possible to exit safely, stay inside the classroom/office
- If possible, close and lock the outside door to the room and barricade it
- Close the blinds, turn off the lights, remain quiet and move behind objects that may conceal you from the suspect. Stay on the floor, away from the doors or windows, and do not peek out to see what is happening
- If the armed assailant enters your area, your option may be limited to fighting them to survive. Use anything you can find as an improvised weapon and attack with others if possible
See something, say something!
Bomb threats are usually made by individuals who want to create an atmosphere of general anxiety or panic. All bomb threats should be assumed to pose a legitimate danger to the campus population.
TELEPHONE BOMB THREAT
- Have someone else call 9-1-1 and call RCCD Police to report the threatening call
- Take the caller seriously and remain calm
- Get the phone number from the phone’s screen if listed
- Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible and ask many questions
- Get as much information about the caller as possible
- Ask the following questions:
- Where is the bomb located?
- What does the bomb look like? What kind of bomb is it?
- When is the bomb going to detonate?
- What is your name?
- Why are you doing this?
- Do not discuss the threat in public
- RCCD Police will determine if evacuation is necessary. If you do evacuate, do no re-enter the area until instructed to do so
- Note details about the caller: sex, accent, speech impediment, background noises, unusual phrases, etc.
SUSPICIOUS LETTER OR PACKAGE
If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus, Do Not Touch The Object. Clear the area and immediately call RCCD Police.
- Look for leaking, ticking, exposed wiring or other suspicious hardware, and suspicious unattended bags
If a chemical or biological spill occurs within any campus building or facility, call 9-1-1. If a chemical spill occurs outside of a building or from an off campus source, follow shelter in place procedures.
CHEMICAL SPILL
- Remove affected personnel from the area
- If spill is flammable, turn off ignition and heat sources, evacuate area and activate the fire alarm
- Close doors to affected area
- If spill or its vapor migrates outside of laboratory to other occupied spaces, activate building evacuation procedures
- Try to get upwind, uphill, upstream of a chemical spill
- Attend to injured personnel as necessary
- Contain the spill, unless doing so poses a risk, and alert others in the immediate area
- If there is a large group of people unconscious or affected, do not go in the area
- BLOOD SPILL
- Isolate the area and alert personnel in immediate area of spill
- Personal protective equipment must be worn such as gloves, protective clothing, and eye and face protection
- Attend to injured or contaminated persons and remove from exposure
- Notify Facilities for proper cleanup
Students who are experiencing a psychological or emotional crisis often need immediate help and intervention. Some examples of crises include:
- Suicidal or homicidal thoughts or impulses
- Sexual or physical assault
- Hearing voices or otherwise misperceiving reality
- Overwhelming loss, such as death in the family
Student Health Services offers some psychological services during hours of operation.
Listed below are some services available in crises situations:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
- Riverside HELPLine (951) 686-4357
- County of Riverside Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Hotline (951) 686-7273
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
- Riverside Alterative to Domestic Violence (951) 683-0829
Student Health Services:
- Moreno Valley College (951) 571-6103 or (951) 571-6147
- Norco College (951) 372-7046
- Riverside City College (951) 222-8151
**For EMPLOYEE assistance contact Human Resources (951) 222-8595 or Employee Assistance Program (REACH) (800) 273-5273.
Certain incidents like hazardous spills may require that you and others shelter-in-place.
- Select a small, interior room, with no or few windows
- Watch for falling plaster, light fixtures, high bookcases, shelves, and other furniture that might slide or topple
- Close all windows and exterior doors
- Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems if able
- If instructed to do so, use whatever is available to seal all cracks around the door and vents into the room
- Remain indoors until RCCD Police or other authorities tell you it is safe or you are told to evacuate
Call 9-1-1 from any available telephone and describe the nature of the medical problem and the location of the emergency on campus.
- Do not move the victim unless an imminent hazard makes it unavoidable
- Keep the victim comfortable
- Look for any ID, Rx, medical ID necklace or bracelet, etc.
- Have someone meet and escort medical personnel to the victim
IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED
- Control serious bleeding by applying direct pressure on the wound
- If the victim is not breathing, begin CPR
- If an AED is available, turn on the unit and follow the instructions to use it
- Remain with the injured person until help arrives
In the event of a major failure occurring during regular business hours, immediately notify Facilities.
If there is potential danger to the building occupants, or if the utility failure occurs after hours, weekends or holidays, notify RCCD Police.
- MVC Facilities: (951) 571-6256
- Norco Facilities: (951) 372-7120
- RCC Facilities: (951) 222-8474
POWER OUTAGES
- The campus will remain open and all business and instructional operations will continue to the maximum extent possible
- Should safety considerations prevent work from continuing, Presidents/Vice Presidents/Managers may reassign employees
- Presidents/Vice Presidents/Managers will notify staff and faculty if operations are to discontinue for the day
- Do not tamper with electrical panels
ELEVATOR FAILURE
- If you are trapped in an elevator, use the emergency phone in the elevator. Remain calm
- If you experience an inoperative elevator, please notify Facilities
- Do not try to climb out if stopped between landings
PLUMBING FAILURE
- Cease using all electrical equipment. Notify Facilities
GAS LEAK
- Cease all operations. Do not switch on lights or any electrical equipment
- Notify Facilities and RCCD Police
- Open and vent structure if possible
VENTILATION PROBLEM
If smoke or odors come from the ventilation system, immediately notify Facilities. If necessary, cease all operations and vacate the area.