UCSF Emergency Supplies

Emergency supplies and basic information 

Emergencies can happen at any time: Natural disasters. Technology-related disasters. Man-made disasters such as explosions or bomb threats. Being prepared with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to these emergencies can make the vital difference between becoming a victim and protecting yourself and the people around you.

How do I… cope in the first 72 hours? 

For general information on how to prepare for the first 72 hours of an emergency, go to: 

  • SF72.org - provided by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SFDEM)
  • Ready.gov - produced by FEMA

After a major incident such as an earthquake, emergency resources may be seriously limited. It's recommended we be prepared to care for ourselves, and each other, for the first 72 hours. 

Manage your department’s preparedness responsibilities 

UCSF departments are responsible for maintaining their own emergency equipment and supplies as described in the UCSF Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Guidelines

For Campus departments, see “Floor Warden Emergency Supplies and Equipment List”. We suggest the go bag below.

Enter content.Floor Wardens are responsible for their assigned emergency supplies. Supplies should be reviewed annually and restocked if necessary.  It is the department’s responsibility to replace any used, outdated or lost supplies of their Floor Wardens.  Resupply can be made via BearBuy and Grainger, if needed. To find it in BearBuy, type type “19777023”  Floor in Search field and click the blue magnifying glass icon at end of line. The kit suggests is the Ready America Floor Warden Emergency Kit, 2 Pack, Emergency Response.

NOTE: The kit contains MOST of the listed items and items not included will have to be purchased separately.

For UCSF Health, we recommend ordering the fully-assembled emergency supply kit through AllScripts #883316. 
  • The kit arrives in 4 to 6 weeks. 
  • Every two years, you will need to order a replacement kit #255923 that contains items that have expired and will need to be replaced. 
  • Every five years, you will need to order a replacement kit #69120 that contains a different set of items that have expired and will need to be replaced. 
  • For more information regarding the contents of the emergency supplies, visit: https://safety.ucsf.edu/department-emergency-supply-guidelines 

  • If you do not have an Allscripts account, you will need to request one by completing the Medical Center Account Request Form. 

    • Go to http://help.ucsf.edu
    • Select "Request Specific Services"
    • Click "Accounts, Access & Email"
    • Click "ARF: Account Request Form (Medical Center Only)
    • Complete the form and on the next page, choose "PMM"
    • In the Application Information, type in the General Comment box "Request PMM Allscripts access"
    • Complete the rest of the application and ensure your supervisor approves the ARF request when they receive the email request.

    For more information on the supplies list visit the UCSF Health Safety site.

Workplace emergency preparedness 

The keys to surviving any disaster are preparedness and planning.  

At your workplace: 

  • Volunteer for emergency training and assignments. 
  • Participate in all fire and evacuation drills. 
  • Follow instructions of emergency personnel and public safety officials during an emergency. 
  • Be familiar with the locations of fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers and emergency exit routes in your work and study areas. 
  • Contact your department emergency coordinator and read your department’s Emergency Action Plan.  
  • Become familiar with the emergency response procedures. 
  • Download UCSF SAFE App, available in iOS and Android. 

For information regarding Department Emergency Action Plans (DEAP) or Emergenncy Action Plans (EAP) please email [email protected] .