University Unit Emergency Plans

All University Units are required to have Emergency Response Plans and Continuity of Operations Plans. Some University Units may also be required to have additional or more specific plans. At a minimum, all plans must address the following items:

  1. Preparing for emergency events; updating notification trees, identifying and stocking emergency supplies etc.;Ìý
  2. Evacuating and sheltering-in-place procedures in an emergency and for response to fires, bomb threats, chemical spills, hurricanes, etc.;
  3. Assessing damage to facilities and equipment and resources; and
  4. Activating continuity of operations plans and performing mission essential functions either at the primary or an alternate site.ÌýÌý

All units are required to review and revise their plans at least once a year. Plan review should also occur as a result of, but is not limited to, the following circumstances:

  1. Organizational restructuring within the unit or that affects the Unit, such as University-wide reorganization (this includes changes in Unit name);
  2. Changes in personnel or assigned responsibilities; andÌý
  3. Changes in Unit facilities (this includes location or layout)

You may view the President's most recent planning memo:Ìý 2025 Presidential Planning Memo

Please adhere to Procurement regulations regarding procurement of resources for Units. Some items recommended within the plan addresses individual preparedness and expense. Contact thewith any questions related to purchasing.Ìý

Click any of the following drown downs to access more information, including guidance documents and templates.

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For all EMERGENCY CALLS dial 9-1-1


 

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