Emergency Management Training

This training will help educate the campus community on personnel response actions for evacuation, active shooter, and earthquake response. In addition, it will cover what resources are available to you and how you can increase your personnel preparedness.

Evacuation Stair Chair Training is a 2-part course (eCourse + 30-min in-person hands-on training) on safe use of Stryker chairs for staff, faculty, and students.

Part 1: Complete online via UC Learning Center (search “Evacuation Stair Chair Training”).

Part 2: In-person hands-on sessions held at EHS, offered biannually on the 2nd Tuesday in March and 2nd Wednesday in June. Multiple 30-minute sessions are available between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

We offer a wide range of emergency management training and exercise programs designed to help organizations prepare for and respond to crises effectively. Our services include customized training sessions in incident response, business continuity, and crisis communication, as well as realistic, scenario-based exercises to test and refine your team’s skills. Whether you're looking for tabletop exercises, functional drills, or full-scale simulations, we provide hands-on, interactive learning experiences to ensure your team is ready for any emergency.

The Classroom Preparedness page offers practical guidance for promoting safety in academic settings. It provides tips for handling emergencies in the classroom, outlines instructor responsibilities, and includes resources like emergency procedure scripts and signage. Instructors are encouraged to discuss safety protocols with students and stay informed on evacuation and lockdown procedures.

The Faculty and Staff Preparedness page provides key resources to help faculty and staff stay ready for emergencies. It features a preparedness checklist, emergency role guidance, training materials, and campus safety protocols. Faculty are encouraged to include emergency procedures in course syllabi and know their evacuation routes and assembly areas.

The Parents and Family Preparedness page equips families with tools to support their students' safety at UC Irvine. It offers a preparedness checklist, guidance on emergency planning and communication, and outlines the appropriate actions for families during campus emergencies. Parents are encouraged to discuss safety protocols with their students and stay informed through official UC Irvine channels.

The Student Preparedness page provides essential tools to help UC Irvine students stay safe and ready for emergencies. It includes a preparedness checklist, guidance on emergency roles, and links to training materials and campus safety protocols. Students are encouraged to sign up for zotALERT, create an emergency plan, and familiarize themselves with evacuation routes and assembly areas.