Cal State Long Beach has utilized the Connect-Ed emergency notification system, allowing the University to send information and instructions via home phone, cell phone, or e-mail in the event of a crisis. On Oct. 9, 2008 a campus-wide fire drill was held in which many students, faculty, and staff received automated phone calls or text messages from this program.
However, upon leaving my classroom, I couldn't help but notice the number of students seemingly oblivious to what was going on around them. Of course it was only a drill, but I found myself wondering how many of these students would know what to do in the event of a real emergency.
CSULB has an extensive Emergency Operations Plan determined to keep students and staff safe as well as to coordinate and manage resources in the event of a disaster. The plan describes events such as medical emergencies, crimes in progress, and potential hazards or threats to the campus. To learn more about this plan, visit CSULB'S emergency website.
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