October 19 | Oceanside Campus Construction
October 15 | Great ShakeOut
Today at 10:15 a.m., MiraCosta College will participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. This is only a drill; no evacuation is planned.
Announcements will be played over campus loudspeakers and internal phones. Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On for one minute, adapting the actions to your mobility needs. Students and employees learning or working remotely are encouraged to participate wherever they are.
The drill will end at 10:16 a.m. Employees should report any issues with office or classroom phone announcements to their supervisor and submit an ITS help desk ticket.
Review drill information at miracosta.edu/alert. Thank you for participating.
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MiraCosta College
October 14 | Shake Out, Don’t Freak Out. Great ShakeOut—Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m.
Earthquakes can strike without warning. MiraCosta College will participate in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Join millions of people worldwide in practicing how to protect yourself during an earthquake.
What to expect
- The drill will begin at 10:15 a.m. and end at 10:16 a.m.
- Announcements will be played over campus loudspeakers and internal phones. Please turn up the volume on your office or classroom phone so you can hear the instructions.
- This is only a drill. You will not need to evacuate your classroom, office, or campus.
Practice earthquake safety
When the drill begins, practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On: drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck, and take shelter under a sturdy desk or table if one is nearby, and hold on until the drill ends. If no shelter is nearby, protect your head and neck with your arms.
Adapt the practice to your mobility needs. If you use a wheelchair or walker with brakes, lock the brakes, remain seated if applicable, and cover your head and neck. Participate safely from your classroom, office, or home if learning or working remotely.
Review evacuation locations
Although this drill does not include an evacuation, take a moment to review the designated assembly area for your location. Construction may affect access routes, so pay attention to current signage and instructions from College Police.
MiraCosta College evacuation maps
After the drill
- Employees: If your office or classroom phone did not broadcast the announcement, notify your supervisor and submit an ITS help desk ticket. Include the building, room, and phone extension.
- Keep your contact information current so you can receive college texts, calls, and emails. Students can update their information in SURF; employees can update their information in Workday using MiraCosta single sign-on.
Continue preparing
Prepare emergency supplies for home, work, and your vehicle; make a household communication plan; and secure furniture or other items that could fall. Review insurance coverage and consider whether earthquake insurance is appropriate for your needs.
Earthquake preparedness resources and the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Thank you for helping our MiraCosta College community prepare.
October 9 | Upcoming Oceanside Campus Road Work — Please Allow Extra Travel Time
Beginning Monday, October 12, MiraCosta College will begin the next phase of pavement improvements at the Oceanside Campus.
Construction will affect portions of Barnard Drive and Glaser Drive and will continue in phases through December.
While access to the campus will remain available, temporary traffic changes and delays are possible. Students and employees are encouraged to allow additional time when traveling to and through the Oceanside Campus, particularly during the morning and afternoon arrival periods.
Parking Lot 4C and the Track Road portions of the project have already been completed.
We appreciate your patience as we complete these improvements and will continue to provide updates throughout the project.
September 25 - Emergency Preparedness
MiraCosta College to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Drill at San Elijo Campus September 25
What:
MiraCosta College will conduct its bi-annual emergency preparedness tabletop exercise
at the San Elijo Campus. This year’s exercise will bring participants together at
a single location to work through a simulated emergency scenario using the Incident
Command System (ICS) structure.
The exercise is designed to give members of the College’s Emergency Preparedness Team an opportunity to apply emergency response procedures, strengthen coordination, and practice decision-making in a simulated crisis environment.
An earthquake simulation trailer will also be available before the exercise, allowing participants to experience a simulated 8.0-magnitude earthquake.
When:
Friday, September 25, 2026
Earthquake simulation: Beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Tabletop exercise: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Where:
MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus
Room SAN 1131
3333 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
Impacts:
- Emergency preparedness activities will take place at the San Elijo Campus in the morning.
- Campus community members may notice emergency preparedness personnel and equipment on-site.
- The earthquake simulation trailer will be located on campus as part of the exercise.
Note: This exercise will take place only at the San Elijo Campus.
Why:
The exercise is part of MiraCosta College’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness
and provides an opportunity to strengthen coordination, communication, and response
procedures before an actual emergency occurs.
More Information: miracosta.edu/alerts
