What to do in case of ...

Call Emergency Number: 911

1. Specify nature of emergency

2. The precise location, including:

• Room number: The exact location of emergency
• Phone number: Number at which you can be reached at
• Building name
• Building address

3. Arrange to have someone meet the attendant at a designated entrance. If hazardous materials are involved, have a copy of the MSDS available for the medical personnel.

4. If the emergency involves an unconscious/injured person: Ensure there is no danger to yourself or victim. Do not move victim unless their life is endangered. Remain with victim until help arrives.

5. Inform Supervisor or Department Head (including damage to property).

1. Pull FIRE ALARM (do not pull Fire Alarm in case of Bomb Threat or Gas Leak).
2. If possible, control fire with extinguisher. If the fire cannot be controlled, isolate by closing the doors. Do not lock the doors.
3. Call 2-4567 to confirm that alarm was received at the Fire Hall (inform your Supervisor or Department Head if possible).
4. Leave by the nearest safe exit. Walk, don't run. Do not use the elevator. Shut doors behind you.
5. Wait for the Fire Department outside of the main entrance of the building (the main entrance to the Biosciences Building is at the corner of University Boulevard and the Main Mall).
6. Assist in evacuation of building if requested to do so by fire Department or Floor Wardens. All others should move well away from the building exits.
7. Do not re-enter building until the Fire Department gives permission.

1. Close the door behind the spill and/or fire.

2. Call Hazardous Materials Response (Campus Fire Dept.): 2-4567. Be prepared to give the following information:

• type of chemical or hazard,
• amount spilled,
• exact location of the spill (building and room number).
• Do not hang up until the operator releases you.

3. Inform UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment: 2-2029.

4. Inform Supervisor or Department Head.

5. Try to have MSDS on hand for Emergency personnel.

If you receive a bomb threat, contact RCMP (911) immediately, and then UBC Campus Security (604-822-2222).

An explosion of any type must be reported immediately to the Fire Department: Call 911.

Bomb threats can be received by telephone, note, letter or email. Most bomb threats are made by persons who want to create an atmosphere of general anxiety and panic. All such threats must be taken seriously and handled as though an explosive is in the building.

What to do when a bomb threat is received by telephone?

• Stay calm. Keep the caller on the line. Do not upset the caller. Indicate your willingness to cooperate,
• Ask a lot of questions,
  • Where is the bomb?
  • When is it going to go off?
  • What kind is it?
  • What does it look like?
• Permit the caller to say as much as possible without interruption,
• Take notes on everything said and on your observations about background, noise, voice characteristics, language, etc,
• Call RCMP 911 immediately, and then UBC Campus Security to report the threat. If possible, get a co-worker to do this while you continue talking to the caller.

The purpose of keeping the person talking is to assist in identifying the caller. Tracing is not always possible.

What to do when a bomb threat is received by email or other electronic means?

• Call RCMP 911 immediately, and then UBC Campus Security to report the threat.

What to do after receiving a bomb threat?
Survey your immediate work area. If you see a package or a foreign object in an unusual place DON'T TOUCH IT. Call RCMP (911) and advise them of your actions. You will be advised if evacuation is necessary. Follow instructions given by emergency personnel.

1 - What to do during an earthquake if you are indoors?

During the shaking

• If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then DROP, COVER and HOLD ON:
  • DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!).
  • Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
  • HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
• If you can't get under something strong, or if you are in a hallway, crouch against an interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Stay indoors till the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in British Columbia, you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops.

After the shaking stops

• Count to 60 to allow debris to finish falling after the shaking stops,
• Assess your immediate surroundings for dangers,
• Proceed to evacuation route cautiously and in an orderly fashion,
• If you are in immediate danger, evacuate quickly,
• If you are able to remain inside, assess the evacuation route and muster area for potential risks (e.g., falling debris, exposed electrical wires,etc.) before proceeding out of the building,
• Upon exiting the building, proceed directly to the designated assembly area,
• Proceed to the designated Area of Refuge if you have difficulty using the stairs or if you need assistance in evacuating,
• If an aftershock occurs during evacuation and you are still inside the building, repeat DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON procedure before resuming evacuation.

2 - What to do during an earthquake if you are outdoors?

During the shaking

• If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, you should find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then,
• DROP, COVER and HOLD ON.
  • DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!).
  • If possible COVER your head from falling debris,
  • HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

After the shaking stops

• Count to 60 to allow debris to finish falling after the shaking stops,
• Assess your immediate surroundings for dangers (e.g. fallen wires),
• Proceed directly to a safe location.

3 - What to do during an earthquake if you are in transit?

• In a car: pull over to a clear location, stop and stay there with your seat belt fastened until the shaking stops. Once the shaking stops, proceed with caution and avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged.
• On a bus: stay in your seat until the bus stops. Sit in a crouched position and protect your head from falling debris.

4 - What to do during an earthquake if you use a wheelchair?

• If you are able, follow DROP, COVER and HOLD ON procedure, seek shelter under a sturdy table or desk,
• Try to get into an inside corner of the room (or an open area if you are outside).
• Stay away from outer walls, windows and hanging objects,
• Lock the wheels of your chair and cover your head with your arms,
• If available use a blanket or pillow to shield your face from falling debris/glass,
• If you have other mobility concerns, arrange your usual seating areas away from windows so you can stay seated. Use seat cushions or pillows to shield yourself from falling debris and broken glass,
• When the shaking stops move to refuge areas if available in your building or find a safe location to shelter-in-place until assistance arrives.

You may never encounter an active shooter on a UBC campus. Even so, it could happen here or elsewhere.

An active shooter is a person actively shooting at people, usually at random, in a confined or populated area. In most cases, there is no pattern or method to their actions. Active shooter situations evolve quickly and can be over in 10 to 15 minutes. Refer to www.ubc.ca for all updates in the event of an incident occurring.

If faced with an active shooter incident, there are THREE things you can do that make a difference. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT.

Please visit RMS active shooter flyer for more details.