Emergency Response Manual
REVISED JUNE 2008
Table of Contents | Introduction | Direction and Coordination | Emergency Command Post | Campus Emergency Resource Team (Responsibilities) | Responsibilities of Other Employees | Emergency Notification System and Communications | Reporting Emergencies | Emergency Telephone Listing | Evacuation Procedures | Emergency Procedures | Emergency Resource Team Notification Information<BACK || FORWARD>
INTRODUCTION
1. Purpose
The basic emergency procedures outlined in this guide are to enhance the protection of persons and property through effective use of University resources. Whenever an emergency affecting the campus reaches proportions that cannot be handled by routine measures, the President, or his designate, may declare a state of emergency and these contingency guidelines may be implemented. There are two implementations of this guide. These are: (1) large-scale disorder and (2) large-scale natural or man-made disaster. Since an emergency may be sudden and without warning, these procedures are designed to be flexible in order to accommodate contingencies of various magnitudes.
2. Scope
These procedures apply to all personnel, buildings and grounds owned and operated by Samford University.
3. Definitions of an Emergency
The following definitions of an emergency are provided as guidelines to assist determining the appropriate response.
- MINOR EMERGENCY: Any incident, potential or actual, which will not seriously affect the overall functional capacity of the University. Generally handled through routine procedures not requiring major policy considerations or decisions.
- MAJOR EMERGENCY: Any incident, potential or actual, which affects an entire building or buildings, and which will disrupt the overall operations of the University. Outside emergency services will probably be required, as well as major efforts from campus support services. Major policy considerations and decisions will usually be required from the University Administration during times of the emergency.
- DISASTER: Any event or occurrence that has taken place and has seriously impaired or halted the operations of the University. In some cases, mass casualties and severe property damage may be sustained. A coordinated effort of all campus resources is required to effectively control the situation. Outside emergency services will be essential. In all cases of disaster an Emergency Control Center will be activated, appropriate support and operational plans will be executed.
4. Types of Emergencies
- Fire
- Tornado
- Earthquake
- Medical or First Aid
- Chemical/Biological
- Bomb Threat
- Explosion
- Violent or Criminal Behavior
- Civil Disturbance or Demonstration
5. Assumptions
This emergency response guide is predicated on a realistic approach to the problems likely to be encountered during a major emergency or disaster. The following generally apply:
- An emergency or a disaster may occur at any time of the day or night, weekend or holiday, with little or no warning.
- The succession of events in an emergency are not predictable. Therefore, support and operational plans will serve only as a guide and checklist, and may require field modification in order to meet the requirements of the emergency.
- Disasters may affect residents in the geographical location of the University; therefore, City, County, State, and Federal emergency services may not be available. A delay in off-campus emergency assistance may be expected.
- A major emergency may be declared if information indicates that such a condition is developing or is probable.
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