Important Numbers
Call 9-1-1 in an emergency
Fire/Police/Ambulance: 9-1-1
Sheriff (non-emergency)
858-565-5200
Parking Services
(619) 644-7654
Evacuation Maps
Cuyamaca College
Grossmont College
Helpful Resources
Evacuation Procedures
Evacuation Procedures
In the event you are instructed to evacuate, do so immediately in a calm and orderly
fashion. View evacuation maps below so you know where to safely evacuate to and await
further instructions.
For a variety of reasons, it may be necessary to relocate part or all of the campus
community to an on- or off-campus location. This plan is designed to reduce the possibility
of death or injury through an organized evacuation procedure.
In some emergency situations, you may be told to shelter in place or evacuate if necessary.
Faculty, staff and students will be notified in several ways.
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Potential Communication Methods
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 Campus Phones Email Website |
 Fire Alarms Mega Phone Social Media |
 Text Message Voicemail Emergency Alerts |
Actions to Take in an Evacuation
In the event of an evacuation:
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Evacuate the building immediately and follow instructions from administrators and safety personnel.
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Exit via stairway. Do not use elevators!
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Seek and assist any disabled individuals in evacuating the building using an Evacu-Trac Chair, which is located on the second floor of each building, adjacent to the elevators..
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Once outside, move to an open area at least 150 feet away from the affected building(s).
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Follow the evacuation plan to the designated evacuation point.
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Wait at your evacuation point for further instruction.
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Keep roadways and walkways clear for emergency vehicles
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Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so.
Evacuation Chair
Evacu-Trac Chairs are designed to assist people in a wheel 
chair evacuate from their location. While training ahead of time, on the use of an Evacu-Trac chair is helpful, it isn’t required to be able to use it. It’s designed so that a small attendant can easily move a much larger passenger down the stairs.
chair evacuate from their location. While training ahead of time, on the use of an Evacu-Trac chair is helpful, it isn’t required to be able to use it. It’s designed so that a small attendant can easily move a much larger passenger down the stairs.
The Evacu-Trac is easily set up and ready for a passenger to transfer from their wheelchair
to the comfortable sling seat. It has durable rubber tracks which firmly grip the
stairs and the safety brake can stop the unit on the stairs if necessary.
We invite you to explore the valuable information and resources on this website, including
step-by-step guides staying safe during emergencies, basic emergency procedures, communication strategies, and the crucial role building marshals play in evacuations.
Email our team for questions or more information
