Wildfire and Air Quality FAQ
For fire updates, including evacuations, road closures, and shelters, visit the Cal Fire website at Cal Fire Line Fire Updates.
Monitor air quality by downloading the South Coast AQMD app, visiting the South Coast AQMD website, or signing up for alerts at Air Alerts.
You can use WatchDuty.org for real-time alerts on nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts. It provides up-to-date information on fire activity and emergency response.
All outdoor activities are being moved indoors or rescheduled. In-person instruction and business operations will continue as normal, but outdoor events will be modified to ensure safety.
Contact Sean DiSalvio at Sean.DiSalvio@rcc.edu for masks.
Instructors are encouraged to offer flexibility with arrival times, departure times, and assignment deadlines. Students should proactively communicate any challenges they are facing, including the need for make-up assignments or adjustments to their coursework.
If you can’t attend class because of the fires, please inform your instructors. Instructors are advised to understand the disruptions caused by the fires, road closures, and K-12 school closures. Students should proactively communicate any challenges they face, including the need for make-up assignments or adjustments to their coursework. Maintaining open communication with your professors is crucial.
RCC is dedicated to providing timely notifications if a class is canceled, though there may be instances where a notice is only posted on the classroom door. While we aim to share updates as early as possible, please know that instructors and classified professionals are also navigating the challenges of the emergency. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to regularly check your email, course Canvas, and the RCC website for the latest information.
If your child’s or dependent’s school is closed, please inform your instructors or managers about any challenges this may cause. Adjustments may be made on a case-by-case basis. Open communication is essential during this time.
Managers are advised to work collaboratively with employees on scheduling adjustments throughout the week to accommodate the effects of extreme heat, wildfires, and air quality issues. Adjustments may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Students can reach out to Student Health and Psychological Services for support. Employees are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program for assistance.
Students and their families can contact our Basic Needs Resource Center for support with food and other essential services. We are here to help ensure you have access to the resources you need during this challenging time.
Call 911 immediately for any medical emergencies. For non-emergencies, contact the RCC non-emergency line at (951) 222-8171.
Updates will be posted on RCC’s social media platforms and the RCC website. Campus leadership will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as necessary to protect the health and safety of the community.
Check RCC's social media platforms and website regularly for the latest updates and information. You make also see the archived messages that were sent out to the college community by clicking here.
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