The Samford University emergency Resource Team shall consist of the following members. The Emergency Director may make additions and deletions as necessary.

Emergency Director: President or his designate
Emergency Coordinator: Director, Campus Safety Department
President's Office: Assistant to the President
Damage Control: Vice President, Operations and Planning
Student Affairs: Vice President, Student Affairs
Academic Affairs: Provost or his/her designate
Business Affairs: Vice President, Business Affairs
Public Information: University Communications Officer
University Ministries: University Minister
Counseling Services: Director of Counseling Services
Housing: Director of Residence Life
Health Services: Director of Student Health Services
Food Services: Director of Campus Dining
Telephone Services: Telecommunications

Team members may coordinate as necessary with the Emergency Director and other members of the team for implementation of the emergency contingency plan and support as it pertains to their area of responsibility. During an emergency situation, team members are to be kept in constant communication with the Emergency Command Post. Depending on the situation, this communication may be by telephone or two-way radio.

Campus Emergency Team Responsibilities

Emergency Director
Responsible for the overall direction of the University emergency response. Declares and ends, as appropriate, the state of campus emergencies. Conducts liaison activities with the University Administration, governmental agencies, Emergency Resource Team and others as necessary. This may be the President of the University or his/her designate.
Emergency Coordinator
The Director of Campus Safety is responsible for the overall control and coordination of the emergency response. Determines the type and magnitude of the emergency and establishes the appropriate command post. Initiates contact with the President and University Administration, begins assessment of the University's condition. Notifies the members of the Emergency Resource Team, advises them of the nature of the emergency. Maintains liaison with local agencies such as fire, police and other emergency service organizations. Performs other duties as may be required by virtue of the campus emergency. Prepares and submits a report to the President appraising the final outcome of the emergency. Supervises Campus Safety operations. Maintains the Campus Safety Department in a state of readiness. Notifies appropriate administrators and departments of major emergencies. Monitors campus warning and evacuation systems. Takes immediate action to protect life, property and to safeguard records. Obtains assistance from the City, County and Federal emergency agencies as may be required. Provides traffic control, access control, perimeter and internal security patrols as resources permit. Maintains liaison with University officials for telecommunications support and other support as may be required.
Damage Control
The Vice President for Operations and Planning provides equipment and personnel to perform shutdown procedures, hazardous area control, barricades, damage assessment, debris clearance, and emergency repairs and equipment protection. Provides vehicles, equipment and operators for movement of personnel and supplies, assigns vehicles as required to the Emergency Resource Team for emergency use. Obtains the assistance of utility companies as required for emergency operations. Furnishes emergency power and lighting systems as required. Surveys habitable space and relocates essential services and functions. Coordinates with other University officials for liaison and support.
Student Affairs
The Dean of Students or designee will administer all activities and decisions regarding student activities and on-campus residential facilities. The offices of Student Health, University Ministries, Counseling Center, and Food Service will respond appropriately as needed. The Dean of Students will be the liasion with the Emergency Resource Team and other University officials to provide support and oversight as required.
Academic Affairs
The Provost notifies faculty members, on or off campus, of the emergency situation as may be appropriate. Coordinates all matters relating to academic functions. May provide technical expertise and support from faculty members in appropriate situations, such as chemical spills or mishaps.
Business Affairs
In conjunction with other officials, the Vice President for Business Affairs takes necessary action to protect and preserve University business records. Coordinates and expedites emergency purchases which may be required to meet the emergency situation. Provides personnel data that may be required to service employee and staff emergencies. Establishes contact and maintains liaison with appropriate business concerns; i.e., University insurance carrier. Maintains liaison with the Emergency Resource Team and other University officials to provide support as necessary.
Information Services
The University Communications Office establishes liaison with the news media for dissemination of information as requested by the President. He/She arranges for photographic and audio-visual services. He/She advises the President of all media reports concerning the emergency as these reports relate to the University. He/She prepares news releases for approval of the President and releases same to the news media.
University Ministries
Responds to special situations in which spiritual support, guidance, and comfort are needed. In the event of serious injuries and/or death the University Minister is responsible for contacting parents. Also, when appropriate, the University Minister may, in conjunction with the Director of Counseling Services, provide counseling to students in the aftermath of a crisis.
Counseling Services
The Director of Counseling Services will respond to various types of emergencies, crises, and circumstances where professional counseling may be needed. This may involve personal counseling or group counseling following traumatic events. This might also involve counseling with parents, faculty, staff and students during a crisis or other critical incidents.
Residential Life
The Director of Residence Life will respond to all crises and emergencies which occur in or around residence facilities or involve resident students. The Director will coordinate his/her staff members in responding to emergencies and in providing necessary services to students during and after any crisis or critical event. The Director will communicate with and work cooperatively with other members of the Emergency Resource Team to ensure resident students receive the care and attention required. The Director will ensure evacuation procedures are in place and will help find alternate housing if necessary.
Health Services
When an emergency or crisis occurs on campus, the Director of Student Health Services (SHS) will consult with the Emergency Director or Coordinator. The Director of SHS will conduct an assessment of medical needs, assist in the coordination of necessary medical atteniton, and determine the need for additional medical assistance. He/She will work in conjunction with other Emergency Resource Team members to meet the needs of the campus community. When appropriate, the SHS Director will assemble his/her staff and resources and serve as a treatment facility for the management of non-critically or injured students, faculty and staff.
Food Services
The Director of Campus Dining will ensure that adequate food preparation continue during any crises or emergency. This includes provisions of food for students and employees who may be on campus during the emergency circumstance. The Director of Campus Dining will work in conjunction with the Emergency Resource Team Members.