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Howard Hall Opens as Temporary Shelter for Fire Victims

howard-hall-img_0274-copyUniversity 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 partners to provide a safe location for residents until the SW Alder apartments are reopened.

Central City Concern is accepting donations of cash as well as emergency clothing and other items for its displaced tenants. A full list is available at this link.  Donated items may be brought to Central City Concern’s administrative office at 232 NW Sixth Avenue.

For more information about the shelter at University of Portland, contact Jeff Rook, public safety, at x7161 or rook@up.edu.

Fire Drills Coming In Campus Buildings

rook copyThe 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. If you are in a class setting, please direct all students to leave the building and wait outside, at least 50 feet away from the building. Public safety and Portland Fire Bureau officials will give an “all-clear” before anyone can re-enter the building.
Fire drills are required during each semester by the Portland Fire Bureau. Public safety apologized for any inconvenience they may cause, but thank all students, faculty, and staff for their participation.
For more information contact Rook at rook@up.edu.

Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training

emergencyThe 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 and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public Safety offers CCERT classes at no cost to people who live or work at the University of Portland. UP CCERT program participants attend a total of 24 hours of hands-on training.

Register online at this link. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room.

For more information contact Jeff Rook at 7161 or rook@up.edu.

Annual Fire Alarm Testing Over Holiday Break

Alarm!150The 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 in select buildings. Personnel who are in a building during the test do not need to leave as long as the alarm only lasts for a few seconds. Please contact Jeff Rook, public safety, at rook@up.edu for more information.

Earthquake Preparedness, Oregon Shake Out coming Oct. 15 and 17

alertThe 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 preparedness on Saturday, October 17:

  • Disaster Relief Trials, a cargo bike ride across Portland simulating disaster relief supplies being transported around the city, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (http://disasterrelieftrials.com/)
  • Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup CREW is holding a Preparedness Fair for the entire community, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (http://www.crew.org/news-events/calendar/earthquake-info-fair)
  • Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Olympics, a citizen trained responder challenge exercise bringing teams from Oregon and SW Washington, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (https://www.facebook.com/CERTOlympics).

For more information contact Jeff Rook, public safety, at 7161 or publicsafety@up.edu.

Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training

emergencyUniversity 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 safety offers CCERT classes at no cost to people who live or work at the University of Portland. Participants attend a total of 24 hours of hands-on training. Classes are on Wednesdays, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting September 9 in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room.

More information and online registration is available at this link, or contact Rook at 7161 or rook@up.edu.

Emergency Response Training: Are You Ready for a Disaster?

emergencyThe 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 CCERT classes at no cost to people who live or work at the University of Portland. Participants attend a total of 24 hours of hands-on training. Classes are on Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30, starting January 28 in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room.

For more information and online registration go to http://tinyurl.com/okfsf5r, or contact Rook at 7161 or rook@up.edu.

Annual Fire Alarm Testing

firealarm 2Public 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 audible fire alarms during the testing period, for short durations. The following dates are fire alarm system tests days:

 

 

12/15 Fields & Schoenfeldt Hall

12/16 Tyson & Haggerty Hall

12/17 Romanaggi Hall & Mago Hunt Center

12/18 Corrado Hall & Villa Maria Hall

12/19 Overflow from any previous tests

12/22 Kenna Hall & Shipstad Hall

12/23 Orrico Hall & Pilot House

12/24 Chiles Center & Bauccio Commons

12/26 Clark Library & Buckley Center

12/29 Waldschmidt Hall & Swindells Hall

12/30 Physical Plant & Mehling Hall

12/31 Franz Hall & St Marys Lounge

1/2 Shiley Hall

1/5 – 1/9 Overflow work and repairs.

For more information, contact Jeff Rook, public safety, at 7161 or rook@up.edu

Please Review Fire Hazards List

hThe 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 list below and correct any hazards in your work space:

  • Remove any obstruction and or combustible material from exit ways, stairways, stairwells, and fire escapes.
  • Discontinue the use of any extension cord or multi-plug adapter, unless it is a surge protected power strip.
  • Ensure there is a 3 foot clearance and nothing blocking access to electrical panels around your work space.
  • Ensure exit routes are clearly marked, and exit signs are illuminated.
  • Ensure there are minimal combustibles (paper) in your work space or office that could block your egress from the building.
  • Ensure no door props or wedges are used on a door that has an automatic closer.

For more information contact Jeff Rook, public safety, at 7161 or rook@up.edu.

Campus Community Emergency Response Team Training

emergencyUniversity 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 at no cost to people who live or work at the University of Portland. UP CCERT program participants attend a total of 24 hours of hands-on training. Classes are on Wednesdays, 4 to 7 p.m., starting September 10 in Buckley Center room 163. Online registration is available at http://upccertfall2014.eventbrite.com/. For more information contact Rook at 7161 or rook@up.edu.