Welcome to Occidental College’s Emergency Information website.
This website is the central location for official information and updates regarding emergencies and related safety matters affecting the Occidental community. Bookmark this page for easy reference—it will be updated during an active emergency situation or other safety matter to keep students, faculty, staff and family members informed.
You can also contact Campus Safety at (323) 259-2599.
A 4.4 earthquake hit the Highland Park area this afternoon, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain for Los Angeles from Sunday morning through Tuesday evening, with flooding and high winds possible in some parts of Southern California. No significant weather-related concerns have been identified on campus thus far.
Tropical Storm Hilary passed through Southern California last night, bringing heavy rain but causing minimal impact to the Occidental Campus.
Occidental College continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Hilary as it moves through Southern California.
We would like to share important weather safety information as we prepare to welcome incoming students to the Oxy campus in just a few days.
11:30 a.m. We are currently experiencing problems with Occidental's campus phone system.
An update on our efforts to help alleviate the overnight discomfort created by this latest heat wave.
With an excessive heat warning in effect in Los Angeles through Labor Day weekend, we want to make sure all students—particularly those living in residence halls without air conditioning—are aware of the resources available to them to help keep cool.
Fire, Paramedics, & Police: 911
(or 9-911 from a campus phone)
Northeast Community Police Station