Emergency Information

Campus Safety Update: 9/11/24 at 5:37 p.m.

Campus Safety continues to monitor the area fires and is in regular contact with the Claremont Police Department and other key agencies. The Bridge Fire, which originated in Glendora, northwest of The Claremont Colleges, has grown in intensity in a northerly and easterly direction. The fire command notes that the winds are predicted to drive the southeast corner of the fire northeast toward the foothills to the east of Claremont. The Evacuation Warning for the northeastern tip of Claremont is three miles from our campus center. The Line Fire in San Bernardino County and the Airport Fire in Orange County continued to burn and are a considerable distance from our campus but may impact our faculty and staff who live throughout the region.

In an effort to keep everyone informed and safe, we are sharing key resources to monitor fire activity, evacuation orders, and air quality. Whether or not you are directly affected, staying informed is crucial for our collective well-being.

To monitor fire activity - http://app.watchduty.org/
To monitor evacuation orders (search by address) - http://protect.genasys.com/search
To monitor air quality – (search by address) - http://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6a6a058a177440fdac6be881d41d4c2c/page/Air-Quality/

We will continue to provide updates if the situation changes. Any evacuation orders will come from Campus Safety via this alert system. 

Please continue to stay safe and take care of yourselves and each other.

Campus Safety Update: 9/11/24 at 7:44 a.m.

Fire Update & Air Quality Advisory - Campus Safety continues to closely monitor the fire situation. At this time, there is no immediate threat to the Claremont community. We will provide timely updates if the situation changes.

However, due to the fire, air quality in the area is poor. We advise the following precautions:

• Limit outdoor activities, especially prolonged or strenuous exercise.
• Stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
• Use air conditioning if available, ensuring the fresh air intake is closed and filters are clean.
• If you have respiratory issues, consider wearing a mask or consult with a healthcare provider.

Stay safe and take care of your health. We will continue to keep you updated.

Pomona College Faculty/Staff Update: 9/10/24 at 10:31 p.m.

As the fires continue to impact our region, we know that many of you may be facing significant challenges, including the need to evacuate your homes. During this difficult time, please remember that we are here to support you.

We will deploy a flexible workday tomorrow, and if you need to stay home, you should do so and notify your supervisor. If you or your family are in need of assistance, we encourage you to reach out to the Campus Safety number at 909-607-2000, we are coordinating efforts to connect those in need with available resources.

Additionally, we want to remind you of the support available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with OPTUM. Whether you're seeking counseling, mental health support, or other resources to help manage stress, the EAP is available 24/7.

You can access these services at Live and Work Well (access code: Claremont Colleges). Please see Pomona College email for more details.

For Pomona faculty and staff: to receive campus safety alerts through text messages or email, update your information with Everbridge.