Welcome to Stanford’s Health & Safety resource page. Here you’ll find essential guidance to help you stay safe, respond effectively in emergencies, and access the right support when needed.
Quick Emergency Contacts
- Fire, Police, Medical: 9-911 from campus phones, 911 from cell/pay phones
- Blue Tower Phones: Press red button (activates strobe for responders)
- Safe Rides (5-SURE): (650) 725-SURE (7873)
- First-Year (Frosh) Emergency Ride: (650) 321-1234 / (888) 512-1234
- Emergency Maintenance: (650) 725-1602 (24/7)
- Sexual Assault Support (CST): (650) 725-9955
- Lockouts: Visit Housing Service Center or call (650) 725-1602 after hours
Everyday Safety
- 🔒 Keep doors locked—never prop them open
- 🚶 Use well-lit paths or walk in groups after dark
- 🔐 Register and lock your bike securely
- 🔥 Review fire safety plans in your residence
Questions? Contact your Housing Service Center or Building Manager.
In an Emergency
Evacuation Procedures
- Evacuate when alarms sound—no exceptions
- Wear shoes, walk calmly, assist others
- Check in at Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)
- Re-enter only when cleared
Emergency Notifications
Update your AlertSU contact details in Axess.
Active Threat
For guidance on how to respond to an active threat, visit the university's Cardinal Ready page.
Shelter in Place
- Use an interior room above ground
- Bring your phone
- Close doors, windows, and shades
- Wait for official all-clear
Power Outages
- Call (650) 725-1602
- Use flashlights (not candles)
- Unplug electronics, check AlertSU for updates
Earthquakes
Before: Secure furniture, keep emergency kit, avoid overhead storage
During: Drop, Cover, Hold On. Stay inside unless unsafe
After: Evacuate to EAP, report hazards, tune to KZSU 90.1 FM
Maintenance & Repairs
Submit a Fix-It Request for all non-urgent maintenance needs.
Quick Tips
- Clogged drain: Try a plunger first
- Garbage disposal: Switch off, remove blockage, press reset
- Lights out: Use Fix-it
- Overflowing toilet: Use a flange plunger, shut off water at base
Electrical Safety
- ✅ Use UL-certified appliances and surge protectors
- ⚠️ Avoid daisy-chaining extension cords
- 🚫 Never run cords under rugs or through doors
- ⚡ Report hot or damaged outlets immediately
Residence-Specific Notes
Mirrielees Residents: If your stove stops working (rooms x12 to x23), it may be triggered by the smoke detector. Submit a Fix-it to restore power.
Environmental Health: Asbestos Awareness
Stanford safely manages asbestos in older buildings. Follow these precautions:
- 🚫 Do not drill into walls or ceilings
- ❌ Avoid attics and crawl spaces
- 🧹 Never sweep or vacuum ceiling plaster
Learn more from the Asbestos FAQs & Resources.