University of Portland has opened Howard Hall as a temporary shelter for 51 of the 64 people displaced by the January 4 SW Alder apartment fire in downtown Portland. The shelter opened January 6 and will remain open until January 13. The University worked with the American Red Cross and Central City Concern and other community […]
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Fire Drills Coming In Campus Buildings
The public safety office will be conducting fire drills within the first two weeks of the 2016-2017 school year for all academic buildings, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. All are asked to be aware that when the fire alarm is activated in any building, all personnel must evacuate through the nearest and safest exit. […]
Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training
The public safety office is offering its Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) training to faculty, staff, and students starting Wednesday, January 20. The 8-week course teaches basic emergency response and preparedness steps to make yourself, your family, and your neighborhood a safer place after a disaster. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers […]
Annual Fire Alarm Testing Over Holiday Break
The public safety office will be conducting annual fire alarm system tests throughout campus buildings over the Christmas break. Starting December 14 through January 8, technicians will be working around campus to ensure that fire systems are operating at peak performance levels. From December 22 to January 8 there may be intermittent audible fire alarms […]
Earthquake Preparedness, Oregon Shake Out coming Oct. 15 and 17
The University of Portland will participate in the Oregon Shake Out, an earthquake education awareness program and drill where people are asked to drop, cover, and hold on, on Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Informational videos are posted on the public safety website at www.up.edu/publicsafety. The University will also host three events for earthquake […]
Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training
University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) training is available for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers, Multnomah County emergency managers, and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate UP neighborhood. Public […]
Emergency Response Training: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
The University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) offers emergency response training for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public safety offers […]
Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Public Safety will be conducting annual fire alarm testing in all campus buildings over Winter Break. In accordance with fire life safety codes, each building that has a fire system will be tested to ensure it is operating properly. The tests will require vendors to enter offices and some residential spaces. Additionally, there will be […]
Please Review Fire Hazards List
The University of Portland is subject to routine bi-annual fire inspections by the Portland Fire Bureau-Fire Marshal’s office. The fire inspector will visit UP buildings and check for fire life safety violations. These routine fire inspections reduce the potential for fire and associated loss or damage property. Please take a few minutes to review the […]
Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training
University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) training is available for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public safety offers CCERT classes […]