The Great ShakeOut is an international initiative for earthquake preparedness.
Great ShakeOut
Millions of people worldwide will participate in this annual earthquake drill at work, school, and even home. This scheduled drill is a great way to practice and prepare for what to do when an earthquake strikes. Coast Community College District is a proud participant in the Great ShakeOut.
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How will I be notified?
RAVE Alert is the emergency notification system utilized by the Coast Community College District (including Coastline College). RAVE gives Coastline Public Safety the ability to send out mass notifications regarding emergency situations and/or other important information via text and/or email. Coastline Students, Faculty, and Staff are automatically enrolled in RAVE Alert using the contact information listed in their self-service employee portal. All staff and students currently enrolled in a class at Coastline College will receive "RAVE Alerts."
To Opt-In, text cccommunity to 67283.
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What will happen?
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m., an emergency notification will go out to the entire Coastline College through RAVE alert via text message and email. The messaging will inform staff, students, and those who have opted to receive emergency notifications that the Great ShakeOut drill is starting.
- The campus will be instructed to drop (get down on your hands and knees), cover (get underneath a desk or table if possible, if not, go to an interior wall and sit with your back against the wall, covering your head with your arms), and hold on for 1 minute to simulate what they should do during an active earthquake.
- The instructions will advise that after the first minute, an evacuation of the building will occur. Please make your way out of the building using the stairs and head to your designated evacuation assembly area
- Building Marshals will be assisting in the evacuation of each building on campus
- Building Marshals will confirm that their assigned building is evacuated
- Assembly Area Coordinators will receive the information from Building Marshals that the building is clear
- Assembly Area Coordinators will inform the Emergency Operations Center
- A follow-up message will be sent out through RAVE Alert of all clear with instructions that it is safe to re-enter buildings
- Faculty and Staff will receive an after-action form to fill out to solicit feedback regarding the drill to make improvements to our processes and procedures for the future.
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Approximate timeline
10:17 a.m. - RAVE Alert will be sent to the entire Coastline College using text and emails. Message will include information about drop, cover, hold and then instructions to evacuate the building and head to the designated assembly area.
10:18 a.m. - Participating faculty and Building Marshals will begin to evacuate their classrooms and each campus building.
- Please use the stairs and exit out the building at the nearest exit
- Proceed to your designated Assembly Area
- Participating faculty members should take a count of their students
- Assembly Area Coordinators and Building Marshals will do a count of faculty/staff
- After information regarding all buildings evacuated and all participating individuals accounted for are provided to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a follow-up alert will be sent
10:38 a.m. - Follow up RAVE Alert will be sent to the entire Coastline College using text and email.
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How can I prepare?
The Earthquake Country Alliance has developed 7 steps to help you prepare, survive, and recover from an earthquake.
- Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items.
- Plan to be safe by creating your emergency plan and deciding how you will communicate.
- Organize emergency supplies in convenient locations.
- Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents, strengthening your property, and considering insurance coverage.
- Drop, Cover, and Hold On or other recommended actions such as Lock (wheels), Cover, and Hold On - if you feel sharking or get an alert.
- Improve Safety, after earthquakes by evacuating if necessary, helping the injured, and preventing further injuries or damage.
- Reconnect and Restore daily life by reuniting with others, repairing damage, and rebuilding community.
Learn more at Earthquake County Seven Steps.
Earthquake Safety Guidance
If You're Near a Sturdy Desk or Table
If you are in a classroom near a desk or table and an earthquake occurs, drop to your hands and knees, take cover under the desk, clasp your hands around your neck, bend over to protect your vital organs, and hold on by gripping a desk leg.
If You're in a Stadium or Theater
If you're in a stadium, theater, or other location with rows of chairs, immediately drop onto your hands and knees, cover your head with your arms while clasping your hands around your neck, then hold on by gripping the leg of a chair with your hand and continue protecting your head and neck. Remain in this position until the shaking stops.
If You have a Mobility Disability
If you have a mobility disability, such as a wheelchair, remain in your wheelchair and lock your wheels. Do not try to transfer during the shaking. Cover your head and neck with your arms or a protective object such as a pillow or book if you can. Hold on to the chair with one hand. When the shaking stops, look around and above you to ensure it's safe before you start to move.
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Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
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P: 714.241.6040