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Emergencies

ANY KIND—ANY TIME

DIAL EXTENSION 5000

(Do NOT use 911)

FROM OFF CAMPUS, DIAL 626-395-5000

INFORM DISPATCHER:

  1. Type of emergency (fire, explosion, radiation hazard, medical, etc.).
  2. Location of emergency—NAME OF BUILDING IS VERY IMPORTANT.
  3. Your name and location.
  4. Extension from which you are calling.
  5. Type of assistance required (ambulance, fire truck, etc.)

The dispatcher will inform the proper Caltech personnel and any needed outside agency in order to secure required action.

ALTERNATE CAMPUS EMERGENCY NUMBERS

6727—SAFETY OFFICE—8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday

4701—SECURITY OFFICE—24 hours

4717—FACILITIES—24 hours

5000—ANY EMERGENCY—24 hours

395-5000 OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY—24 hours