Emergency preparedness View

Types of emergencies

Being informed and equipped with the right knowledge, plans, and supplies is essential for effectively responding to any emergency. This not only strengthens our community’s ability to respond and recover but also provides you with greater confidence during a crisis. To help reduce the impact of emergencies on students, faculty, staff, visitors, infrastructure, and the environment, we encourage regular practice of emergency response actions, so you’re not just prepared, but ready to respond.

Active threat

In the event of an active shooter, there are three basic response options to protect your personal safety — Run, Hide, Fight.

Bomb threat

Take immediate action when you receive a bomb threat and learn how to gather information to report to authorities.

Earthquake

Learn how to prepare for earthquakes before they happen and what to do during and after you experience one.

Extreme weather

Includes extreme heat, drought, winter weather and storms, and windstorms.

Evacuation

Learn about evacuation orders and how to respond quickly and confidently to them for your safety.

Fire

Includes building fire, interface fire, and wildfire smoke

Hazardous material

Includes chemicals, radiation, biohazard materials, oil and gas, propane, flammable materials, industrial products, and mixed waste.

Pandemic

During a pandemic, form healthy habits, reduce contact, stay informed, seek medical advice, and travel appropriately.

Power outage

Includes information about power outages and what to do in the event of one at UBC.

Shelter-in-place

Includes information on how to seek and share shelter, seal the space, and stay calm, alert, and informed.

Suspicious object

Safety steps for when you encounter a suspicious object or package on campus.

Tsunami

Learn about the different types of tsunami alerts, how to prepare yourself, and what to do after one.