UC San Diego Key Issues
- Federal Updates
- Wildfire Resources
- Labor Negotiation Fall 24
- Israel-Hamas War Support
- Emergency Status
While wildfires are always top of mind in our campus emergency preparations, the UC San Diego campus is not in immediate danger and remains open and fully operational. The UC San Diego Health System hospitals and clinics also are operating normally.
Our Emergency Operations Center is closely monitoring the current wildfire conditions and staying informed about weather, air quality and any nearby fires. We are prepared to quickly activate our emergency plans and respond if the situation changes. For up-to-date information on the status of UC San Diego, visit the Current Status website.
We encourage everyone to take appropriate precautions to prepare for potential disasters such as wildfires.
Please visit the Student Affairs Los Angeles Fire-Related Resources webpage for a comprehensive list of student resources.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program offers counseling appointments for all faculty and staff members.
The UC Behavioral Health Benefits page on UCnet includes helpful resources and contacts for accessing mental health services.
UC San Diego Health team members can call 866-808-6205 (use company code UCSDMC) or review the Employee Assistance Program page on the HHR website. Check Team Member Well-Being Resources on Pulse for the latest wellness events and information.
UC San Diego Health hospital chaplains are also available for health team members. Call 619-290-1560 or dial “0” to reach the hospital operator and request the on-call chaplain. See the Spiritual Care page on Pulse for more details.
If you are unable to work due to fire-related issues such as evacuation or power outages, you should work with your supervisor to take time off (including leave, sick or other leaves) as appropriate. We encourage supervisors to be flexible and supportive with such requests, as well as asking faculty to show flexibility toward students needing temporary flexibility due to fire-related disruptions. Additionally, National Guard members deployed by the governor may be eligible for Military Leave.
Eligible employees impacted by the fires, including those with major property damage or displacement and who have depleted their vacation time, may be eligible for support through the Catastrophic Leave Donation Program.
As Los Angeles County continues to confront devastating wildfires, members of the UC community are doing whatever they can to help. Find out what assistance is available from the university and from UC’s benefits partners.
UCLA has compiled a list of opportunities for those who would like to assist victims of these fires.