Emergency Preparedness Information

24-hour Emergency Information Hotline
1-530-898-5999

An Introduction from Police Chief Eric Reichel

It is the mission of CSU, Chico to respond to an emergency situation in a safe, effective, and timely manner. University personnel and equipment will be utilized to accomplish the following priorities:

  • Priority I: Protection of Life Safety
  • Priority II: Protection of Campus Infrastructure and State Assets
  • Priority III: Restoration of General Campus Operations

CSU, Chico has a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness and Management Plan (EPMP) outlining campus emergency response and recovery procedures. The EPMP was designed to serve as a guide for personal preparedness and response, and establish policies, procedures and an organizational hierarchy for response to emergencies occurring on campus.

Faculty, students and staff should become familiar with the Emergency Preparedness and Management Plan. Emergency phone numbers as well as important information related to medical emergencies, earthquake and fire safety, chemical spills, toxic fumes, power outages, physical threat or assault/workplace violence, and bomb threats are contained in the EPMP. It is important to have a plan and know what to do before, during, and after an emergency.

In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, the university is committed to providing official emergency information as quickly as the situation allows. Information concerning the status of CSU, Chico will be available to students, faculty, and staff through a variety of sources, including:

The CSU, Chico Police Department is responsible for managing overall incident activities at the scene of an emergency. The sworn police officers are highly trained in rapid response to unfolding emergencies. The department is here to protect and serve the campus community and adjacent neighborhoods 24 hours a day.

  • For campus emergencies dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone.
  • For 24-hour dispatch dial ext. 5555 from any campus phone or 530-898-5555 from any public phone.