Earthquake Emergency Response

Emergency Response Action Guide for Consulting Engineers Performing Earthquake Damage Inspections at Stanford University

Stanford University has standing agreements with over two dozen Consulting Engineering Firms who have agreed to come to the Stanford Campus following a major earthquake to conduct damage inspections.

When to Report

  • When Stanford University contacts you following a moderate seismic event (M5.0 – M6.0). The University may request assistance to examine campus buildings after a moderate quake.
  • After a severe quake in the Bay Area (>M6.0), which is likely to affect regional communications and Stanford’s ability to make calls, report as soon as possible.
  • Call and advise Stanford of your anticipated arrival time:
    • 650/723-8727 (EOC Message Center)
    • 650/723-2300 (Campus Operator)

What to Bring

Stanford Emergency ID, hardhat, safety glasses and gloves, cell phone, manuals, clothing and personal supplies. If the campus disaster response continues for a period of several days, Stanford will make every effort to house responding engineers.

Where to Report

  • Moderate quake. As per instructions from the University representative. The meeting location may or may not be at the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
  • Severe quake. Go directly to the University EOC, where emergency information, resources, and policies are coordinated.
  • Primary EOC site – Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita
  • Alternate EOC site – Police Compound, 679 Pampas Lane

Public Emergency Information

  • Emergency Information Hotline:  (650) 725-5555
  • Out of Area Hotline: 844-AlertSU or 844-253-7878
  • Web Bulletins: emergency.stanford.edu
  • Campus Radio Station: KZSU (90.1FM)

Please see the Emergency Response Action Guide for a full description.

 

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