Santa Catalina Emergency Map

Description

This layout map for Santa Catalina Residence Hall at UC Santa Barbara provides a general layout plan of the residential complex, emphasizing unit numbers, surrounding streets, walkways, and emergency resource locations.

Campus Orientation

The complex is situated at the intersection of several campus routes:

  • North: Directions lead toward the San Joaquin Villages.
  • South: Bordered by El Colegio Rd.
  • West: Bordered by the Tenaya Towers.
  • East: Contains the primary entrance to the Portola Dining Commons.

Building Layout

The residence hall is divided into two primary towers and a central podium:

  • North Tower: Contains residential rooms 1402 through 1421 on the first floor, with typical residential layouts for floors 2–10. It is located adjacent to the Pool area.
  • South Tower: Houses rooms 1202 through 1221 on the first floor, with additional residential floors above. It includes the Main Entrance and Lobby Front Desk.
  • Central Podium: Two stories located between the towers, this area contains the Fiesta Room (Main Lounge), Linda Vista Room, Kitchen, and various administrative offices such as the RD and ARD Offices.
  • Portola Dining Commons is located on the southeastern side of the complex overlooking the Pool area.

Emergency Evacuation Sites

  • The map designates three specific assembly points:
  • Santa Catalina Lawn (SJV): Located in the large grassy area in the northwest corner of the complex.
  • Santa Catalina South: Located in the grassy area directly south of the South Tower, along El Colegio Rd.
  • Santa Catalina North: Located at the far northeast edge of the property, east of the North Tower.

Safety and Utilities Legend

The map identifies critical infrastructure for emergency response:

  • Medical & Security: Features multiple First Aid Kits, AEDs (Defibrillators), and Lock Down Buttons near the main entrances and office areas.
  • Fire Safety: Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm Pull Stations, and Hydrants (H) are distributed throughout the halls and exterior perimeter.
  • Disaster Supplies: Disaster Kit Locations (D) are found near the North Tower, South Tower, and the Emergency Generator.
  • Utility Shut-offs: Electrical (E), Natural Gas (G), and Water (W) shut-offs are concentrated near the Loading Dock on the west side of the central podium building.
  • Accessibility: Accessible rooms and elevators are marked with the standard blue accessibility icon.