Emergency Procedures

Be prepared in the event of an on-campus emergency.

Familiarize yourself your the various procedures UBC Okanagan follows and resources you can leverage for emergencies on campus.

For questions or concerns, contact Campus Operations and Risk Management.

For immediate assistance

Fire, ambulance, police
Tel: 911

Emergency First aid/security
Tel: 250.807.8111

911 Procedures

See what information you will need to and when you should call 911.

Active Threat

If faced with an active threat incident: run, hide, fight.

Bomb Threats

A bomb threat can be received by telephone, note, letter or email, text message, or in person.

Earthquake

Careful planning and preparation can minimize injuries, prevent panic and facilitate rescue and cleanup.

Evacuation

There are various scenarios may require evacuation and response.

Hazardous Materials

Be prepared to respond to an accidental release or spill of chemicals or other harmful substances.

Lockdown

A lockdown of a building helps control an emergency scenario.

Smoke or Fire

UBC Okanagan is a fire-smart campus and takes action on improving fire safety on campus.