Emergency Management

• CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
• Provide 911 with location, nature of injury, current condition and other requested info
• Keep injured still and comfortable
• Do not move the injured person unless they are in immediate danger
• Render first aid or CPR/AED if trained and feel comfortable doing so
• Avoid leaving injured person except to summon help
• Send someone to meet the ambulance

• Do not physically or verbally confront an individual engaged in criminal activity or handle a suspicious package
• Do not disturb, touch or use electrical devices near a suspicious object; alert others to stay clear of the area
• CONTACT Public Safety (503.399.5023)
• Provide as much info as possible: about the person and their direction of travel

• RUN—if a safe escape path is available
• HIDE—find a place the attacker is less likely to find you and that can be locked and secured. Stay low, hidden and spread out
• FIGHT—only as a last resort and when your life is in danger
• When safe to do so, call or text 911
• SHELTER IN PLACE if you receive the alert but are not in the vicinity of the threat
• When you see law enforcement, show them your raised open hands and do not scream or grab at them

• STOP, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON until the shaking stops
• Exit building after shaking stops
• Assist persons with disabilities
• Move well away from the building
• Never re-enter a building after evacuating unless cleared by emergency personnel

• Activate the nearest fire alarm
• Evacuate and notify occupants as you leave; offer assistance to others if necessary
• CALL 9-1-1
• Don’t use elevators
• Close doors to contain fire
• Feel doors—Don’t open hot doors
• Only attempt to extinguish a fire if trained
• Do not re-enter building(s) until directed by emergency or college personnel

• Follow emergency alarms immediately
• Assist persons with disabilities
• Close all doors when exiting
• Move away from the building
• Never re-enter a building after evacuating unless cleared by emergency personnel
• Follow instructions of first responders or college officials

NOTE: All campus parking lots are designated assembly areas.

• Notify Public Safety 503.399.5023 to report power outages or utilities disruptions
• For power outages, remain calm and move to a lighted area; offer assistance to others, as needed
• If suspected gas leak, immediately evacuate the area through the nearest marked exit

• Seek a safe location without hazards
• Seek an interior room, if possible
• Close windows and doors
• If in a LOCKDOWN situation:
  • lock or barricade room door
  • cover windows
  • seek cover behind solid objects

Steps to help you on the journey preparing yourself and family for potential emergencies:

• Make a plan
• Build a kit
• Stay informed
• Get involved

Click the links below for useful information from our federal, state, and local emergency management agencies:

Ready.gov

Oregon Department of Emergency Management

Marion County Emergency Management

Polk County Emergency Management

Yamhill County Emergency Management

City of Salem Emergency Management

Get Chemeketa Emergency Alerts

Call 911 for situations involving immediate life or safety (example fire, medical, or police!)

Call Campus Public Safety 503.399.5023 for all other emergencies.

Informacast:

• Informacast is the emergency notification system Chemeketa uses to notify you in case of significant weather events, power outages, and other emergencies.
• All current students and employees are automatically enrolled to receive messages at your my.chemeketa.edu email address.  
• You can set-up this service to send texts, emails, or voice messages to your cell or other email addresses. 
• Use the guidance below to set up or update your profile
• Reminder: use your my.chemeketa email address to access your profile (example student1@my.chemeketa.edu

INFORMACAST GUIDE - PROFILE UPDATE (View as PDF)

If you're experiencing poor cellular reception or want to improve call quality while connected to Wi-Fi, enabling Wi-Fi Calling on your mobile phone can help. Here's a quick guide to get you started, along with links to support pages from major carriers for more detailed instructions.  (Tips from Chemeketa IT and Microsoft Copilot)

General Steps to Enable Wi-Fi Calling

For iPhone:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Cellular; older versions may have the option under Phone.
3. Select Wi-Fi Calling.
4. Toggle Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone to ON.
5. Follow on-screen instructions to enter your emergency address.

For Android (steps may vary by device):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu or go to Settings.
3. Select Wi-Fi Calling.
4. Toggle it ON.
5. Enter your emergency address if prompted.

Carrier-Specific Support Links

• AT&T: Wi-Fi Calling Support
• Verizon: Wi-Fi Calling FAQs
• T-Mobile: Wi-Fi Calling Setup
• U.S. Cellular: Wi-Fi Calling Overview
• Google Fi: Google Fi Support
• Xfinity Mobile: Wi-Fi Calling Info
• Cricket Wireless: Wi-Fi Calling Setup
• Boost Mobile: Wi-Fi Calling Setup

Note:

• Wi-Fi Calling must be supported and enabled by your carrier.
• Ensure your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network when using this feature.
• You may need to update your emergency address for 911 services.