Alerts

UPDATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 @ 3pm

Oxnard College will resume normal operations, including regularly scheduled classes and events effective Saturday, November 9, 2024. As a reminder, OC will be closed on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 and the campus will be open as scheduled on Tuesday, November 12.   

For students impacted by this week’s events, our Student Health Center and Basic Needs program are valuable resources for mental health support, food, clothing, and other items. Additionally, the Employee Assistance Program provides a range of online support services at www.unum.com/lifebalance or by phone at 1-800-854-1446.

I want to thank our dedicated M&O workers for doing the essential work of keeping our facilities functioning over the past several days. Thanks as well to our campus police for their presence on campus throughout the week. Finally, I also to wish to express my gratitude to our Incident Command and Leadership teams for monitoring the situation and supporting our Condor community.

Of course, the Mountain Fire remains ongoing and our thoughts are with the families, firefighters, and first responders impacted by this disaster. We will continue monitoring the situation over the weekend. If you remain directly impacted by an evacuation notice, please remain in contact with your supervisor or professor so that we can best accommodate and support your needs. For the latest on the fire and the county’s guidance, please visit www.vcemergency.com.

UPDATE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 @ 6pm

Due to the current conditions impacting the area, Oxnard College will remain closed on Friday, November 8. This closure affects all operations, events, and instruction, including online Live Zoom and in-person classes.

Essential workers should please consult your supervisor as some of you will be required to report to campus to maintain operational integrity.  

The college leadership team will continue to monitor the wind conditions, air quality, power, and evacuation orders. For ongoing campus updates, visit www.oxnardcollege.edu/alerts.  

Students and employees in areas impacted should continue to prioritize their safety. Please follow all local emergency protocols and exercise caution. For the latest official guidance, visit www.vcemergency.com.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ 6:45PM

Due to the current conditions impacting the area, Oxnard College will remain closed through the end of Thursday, November 7^th. This closure affects all operations, events, and instruction, including online, synchronous, and hybrid classes.  

Essential workers should please consult your supervisor as some of you will be required to report to campus to maintain operational integrity. Additionally, the Fire Academy’s instruction will continue on-site as well.  

In order to protect our campus community, the college leadership team is actively monitoring the wind conditions, air quality, power, and evacuation orders. For ongoing campus updates, visit www.oxnardcollege.edu/alerts.

Students and employees in areas impacted should prioritize their safety. Please follow all local emergency protocols and exercise caution. For the latest official guidance, visit www.vcemergency.com  
 

UPDATE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ 2PM: 

Due to fire and an extreme wind event impacting Ventura County, Oxnard College is closed as of 2pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. This closure affects all on-campus operations and events, including in-person classes and offices. However, online classes will continue as scheduled.

Oxnard College is actively monitoring the conditions. Students and employees in areas significantly affected by the fire or wind event are encouraged to prioritize safety, follow local emergency protocols, and exercise caution in their travel and activities.

We will continue to assess the situation with local officials to protect the well-being of our community. For ongoing updates and emergency communications, please check www.oxnardcollege.edu/alerts.