Office of the Registrar

FROM: OSU-Cascades Campus Safety Team

Dear OSU-Cascades Community Members,

The personal safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the OSU-Cascades campus is a top priority.  In response to the shooting incident that occurred Sunday night at a Safeway store on Bend’s eastside, I encourage each of you to reaffirm a personal commitment to safety. 

While the OSU-Cascades Campus Safety team and our community first responder partners do all we can to contribute to a safe and secure campus, it is also up to you to take an active and key role in contributing to your and others’ safety. 

Advance personal planning and preparation are two effective ways of responding calmly and effectively in an emergency. Knowing the best response to possible threats is critical to protecting lives. 

These tips and resources can help you be prepared for an emergency:

Where can I find additional emergency resources and information?

Campus emergency procedures can be found on the OSU and OSU-Cascades Emergency Management pages:

osucascades.edu/emergency

emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-management/emergency-procedures

How do I stay informed of emergencies occurring on campus?

The campus alert system is the university’s official emergency notification system.  Sign up your cell phone today to receive text message alerts in the event of an emergency or campus closure:

osucascades.edu/emergency/osu-alert-portal

How do I report an emergency?

• First, make sure you are in a safe location and then call 9-1-1.
• Tell the dispatcher exactly where you are, including building name and room number.
• Provide the dispatcher your full name.
• Describe the nature of the emergency as clearly and accurately as possible.
• Do not hang up unless your safety is threatened or told to do so by the dispatcher. 

Where can I learn how to respond during an active shooting incident?

Watch the FBI video demonstrating three response tactics:

youtu.be/TeOdxKozra0

Familiarize yourself with the safety and preparedness procedures:

osucascades.edu/emergency/emergency-procedures/active-shooter

Additional information and resources to help you better prepare before an emergency include:

• Know how to call 9-1-1 from your classroom, office or lab.  Save the Campus Safety number in your cell phone (541-322-3110).
  • Learn about Text to 9-1-1 and sign-up for Deschutes Alerts in Deschutes County:

deschutes.org/911.

• Identify entrances and exits to your office, classrooms and other campus areas that you frequently visit.
• Identify exits that lead outside and away from the building you are in. 
• Be familiar with building signage that identifies evacuation routes and assembly areas.
• Identify the location of fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers.
• Identify the location of AEDs and first aid kits.
• Download RAVE Guardian – a free safety app for OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty:

publicsafety.oregonstate.edu/guardian-app.

• Practice every day situational awareness

• Situational awareness is the ability to identify, process, and understand what is happening around you, while thinking ahead to prevent or mitigate potential safety incidents.

The Campus Safety team is here to assist you.  Please contact us at [email protected] or 541-322-3110 if additional information or resources are needed.

Sincerely, Lanell Garbini, Leader, Campus Safety Team