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Safety Concerns

Safety Concerns. New International Student Orientation Fall 2013. On Campus Safety. Safe Campus – Campus Security Report Crimes of Opportunity Campus Safety and Security – Building #1700 Lost and Found, Lock-outs, Battery Charge, Escort Service Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only.

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Safety Concerns

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  1. Safety Concerns New International Student Orientation Fall 2013

  2. On Campus Safety • Safe Campus – Campus Security Report • Crimes of Opportunity • Campus Safety and Security – Building #1700 • Lost and Found, Lock-outs, Battery Charge, Escort Service • Smoke-Free campus – parking lots only

  3. On Campus Safety • Emergency Call Boxes (old)

  4. Campus Fire Drills • Emergency Procedures and map in each classroom • Once a semester – practice • Evacuate to parking lots, away from buildings • Take all personal belongings with you • Wait for “all clear” from Campus Safety Officer or Administrator

  5. Important Phone Numbers • Life threatening Emergencies – 911 • Call from land line if possible, cell phone calls are directed to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) • LPC Campus Safety and Security • Emergency # - 925.424.1699 • Non Emergency – 925.424.1690

  6. Important Phone Numbers • LPC Emergency Mobile Alert System – Sign Up by texting “LPC” to 253788 (AlertU) and reply “Y”. No cost to sign up but standard message rates apply.

  7. Police Phone Numbers • Danville Police – 925.314.3700 • Dublin Police – 925.833.6670 • Livermore Police – 925.371.4980 • Pleasanton Police – 925.931.5100 • San Ramon Police – 925.973.2779 • Tracy Police – 209.831.4550

  8. Fire Department Phone Numbers • Danville Fire – 925.838.6691 • Dublin Fire – 925.828.9060 • Livermore Police – 925.454.2361 • Pleasanton Police – 925.454.2361 • San Ramon Police – 925.838.6600 • Tracy Police – 209.831.6700

  9. Parking on Campus • Purchase a semester permit on Class Web $30 (need License # of car, make and model) • Daily permits – $2 day sold in parking lots • Limited parking spaces in beginning of semester • Permits must be visible to avoid a ticket • Parking violations - $35! (speeding $55)

  10. Daily Parking Machines

  11. Parking on Campus • Park head in, do not drive through • Observe speed limit – 10 mph! • Do not park in spaces marked “Staff”, “President” or Handicapped (blue) spaces.

  12. Car Safety • Never leave valuables in sight • Always lock your doors and close windows • At night, park in well lit areas • If you think you are being followed, drive to the nearest Police station or well lit and populated areas like a grocery store or gas station • Do not talk on the cell or text while driving – illegal in California • Do not drive if you have drunk alcohol. Call a taxi or have a designated driver

  13. Personal Safety • Always be aware of your surroundings • Have confident, “purposeful” walk • If you go out at night, it is safer to go accompanied by a friend • Avoid high crime areas, especially at night • Do not carry large amounts of cash - $100 maximum • Learn to say “no”

  14. Home Safety • Always lock your door and windows in your apartment/home • Do not admit to being alone on the phone • Do not open the door to strangers – use a peep hole and always ask “who is it?” and ask for ID before opening the door

  15. Interacting with Police • At home, OK to ask for ID – badge • In car, drive to safe, well lighted place, stay in automobile with hands on steering wheel. Do NOT leave car • Remain calm and polite • Do not offer a “bribe”. Not done in USA

  16. Earthquake Safety • Duck under a sturdy object like a desk or bed • Avoid windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy objects that could shatter or fall • Stay under cover until the shaking stops, then evacuate the building • Use the stairs, do not use the elevator • In the event of a major earthquake, turn off gas

  17. Disaster Prevention • Register your local address at your nearest Embassy or Consulate in the USA • Should be prepared in the event of a major emergency to be self-sufficient for 3 days (72 hours)

  18. Emergency Kit • Have an Emergency Kit in your home and car • Kits should include items like: • water • medication • first aid kit • flashlight • battery powered radio • whistle • food • manual can opener • personal hygiene items, and • copies of passport, I-20, medical insurance and other important documents • Visit www.72hours.org or www.redcross.org for a complete list of recommended Emergency Kit items

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