Emergency and Safety Plan - Santa Cruz Island Reserve

The Santa Cruz Island Reserve is a remote island with limited resources and we take safety extremely seriously. For all groups visiting the SCIR, please read our Emergency Operations Plan carefully, download the Field Safety Plan and fill it out for the needs of your group, and prepare for on-island logistics such as transportation needs, group size, medication needs of your group, and the general abilities of all group members. Any questions concerning safety, planning, and logistics should occur prior to your arrival and should go through SCIR Director, Dr. Jay S. Reti (jayreti@ucsb.edu(link sends e-mail)).

Download the Santa Cruz Island Reserve Emergency Operation Plan

Download the Santa Cruz Island Reserve Field Safety Plan Template

Biosecurity on Santa Cruz Island

The California Islands contain some of the most iconic landscapes in the state and are home to an array of species found nowhere else on the planet. Biosecurity is vital to protect these habitats and resources from the detrimental effects of invasive species. You can help protect the native species of Santa Cruz Island by following these guidelines.

All clothing, tools, equipment and supplies should be inspected and cleaned of plant propagules and soil prior to departure from the mainland or when moving between islands. Special attention should be paid to velcro, footwear, pant cuffs, clothing seams, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, backpacks, duffels, tents, tool joints, chainsaws, towels, wetsuits, surfboard socks/bags/leash, and duct tape rolls.

Island users should recognize that recent exposure to invasive species on the mainland should trigger additional and more thorough inspection of gear and clothing.

Code of Conduct: Expected Behavior

All participants, visitors, staff, students, faculty, and vendors are to be treated with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.
Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative. Create a space that is safe and inclusive for everyone.
We are living in a small community, where respect for each other and the place is required.
Alert Island personnel if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

Code of Conduct: Unacceptable Behavior

Harassment, intimidation or discrimination in any form.
Physical or verbal abuse of any participants, visitors, staff, students, faculty, neighbors, or other field station guests.
Verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origion.
Unwelcome physical contact.
Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images anywhere on Santa Cruz Island.
Threatening or stalking any participants, visitors, staff, students, faculty, neighbors, or other island guests.
Consumption of alcohol by any person under the age of 21, is prohibited.
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