Fullerton College Joins National Moment of Silence for UCC
On Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m., the Fullerton College community came together in honor and support of the victims of the Umpqua Community College mass shooting that took place last week on Oct. 1. This horrific shooting took the lives of nine innocent victims and injured many more.
More than 200 people from Fullerton College joined community colleges from across the country in a national moment of silence for Umpqua Community College at the flagpole on the quad.
“Our hearts are heavy for our fellow community college friends at Umpqua Community College, and we keep them in our thoughts and prayers. It is difficult to comprehend such a violent act occurring at a place where everyone should be safe,” said Interim President Greg Schulz. “At times like this, one of the things we can do in response is come together and share a moment of silence in mournful peace and unity for the victims and their families.”
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Information about personal safety at Fullerton College, during an active shooter on campus, can be found on the Campus Safety website. Click on the Annual Security Report and scroll down to the Active Shooter Emergency Plan. The site also has a video titled “Shots Fired on Campus.” The video must be viewed from a computer on campus.
The information includes steps you can take for your personal safety and how to prepare for this type of emergency. Please review the information and take an active role in your own safety by:
- Placing the campus safety emergency phone number and 911 on your speed dial
- Identify escape routes near your classrooms
- Identify hiding places, especially those that can be locked
- Be aware of your surroundings and if you see something suspicious, say something
- Review the tactical responses to an active shooter like run, hide, fight
Learn more by reading the Shots Fired On Campus guide by the Center for Personal Protection and Safety.
