Department Emergency Action Plans

Be Prepared. Know Your Plan. Stay Safe.

Emergency preparedness begins with knowing what to do before an emergency occurs.

What Is a Department Emergency Action Plan?

At Riverside Community College District (RCCD), every department maintains a Department Emergency Action Plan (DEAP) designed to help employees prepare for and respond to emergencies in their specific work environment.

Your department’s DEAP identifies important information, including evacuation locations, emergency communication procedures, available safety equipment, emergency procedures, and individuals who can assist during an emergency.

Do You Know Your Department’s Emergency Plan?

Your department manager is responsible for maintaining your DEAP and reviewing it with employees. We encourage all employees to connect with their manager to become familiar with their department’s emergency procedures, ask questions, and understand their role during an emergency.

Department Emergency Action Plans are maintained by individual departments and are not posted publicly because they contain employee and department-specific operational information.

Your manager is your first resource for reviewing your department’s emergency plan.

What Every Employee Should Know & Where to Find Resources

Being prepared starts with understanding the emergency procedures and resources available in your workplace.

Evacuation Locations:
Know your primary and secondary evacuation areas and how to safely exit your building.

View Emergency Evacuation Maps

Emergency Communication
Understand how your department will communicate and account for employees during an emergency.

Emergency Notifications & Rave Guardian

Building & Floor Captains
Know who your Building and Floor Captains are and how they assist during emergencies.

Building & Floor Captains Program

Emergency Equipment
Know where to find nearby AEDs, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, bleeding control kits, and evacuation chairs.

Emergency Equipment & Instructional Videos

Lockdown Procedures
Know where to seek safety and what procedures to follow during a lockdown.

RCCD Emergency Procedures [PDF]

Training & Drills
Participate in available training and exercises to strengthen your emergency preparedness skills.

Emergency Preparedness Training Opportunities

Not sure about any of these? Ask your manager to review your department’s DEAP with you.

 

Campus Emergency Management Resources & Contacts

Emergency preparedness starts at your campus! Each RCCD college provides emergency preparedness programs, training, and resources specific to its campus community. Visit your college’s Emergency Management webpage and connect with your on-site Safety Coordinator for questions or assistance.

Moreno Valley College
Visit MVC Emergency Preparedness
Safety Coordinator: Antonio “Tony” Ruiz
Phone: (951) 571-6943
Email: Tony.Ruiz@mvc.edu

Norco College
Visit Norco Safety & Emergency Planning
Safety Coordinator: Justin Czerniak
Phone: (951) 738-7798
Email: justin.czerniak@norcocollege.edu

Riverside City College
Visit RCC Emergency Hub
Safety Coordinator: Sean DiSalvio
Phone: (951) 222-8911
Email: Sean.Disalvio@rcc.edu

District Office & District Facilities
Visit RCCD Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness
District Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Monica Esqueda
Phone: (951) 222-8566
Email: monica.esqueda@rccd.edu

Looking for Your Department’s Emergency Action Plan?

Your department manager maintains your Department Emergency Action Plan and is your first point of contact for reviewing the emergency procedures specific to your workplace.

For additional emergency preparedness resources, training opportunities, or safety-related questions, please contact your campus Safety Coordinator or District Safety & Emergency Preparedness.

Know Your Plan. Know Your Campus. Know Your Resources.

Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.