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Emergency Management
The Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Management

Emergency Management is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and we focus on coordinating the University's emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, continuity and recovery efforts. We are a small team, but support a wide range of initiatives, planning, training & exercises and outreach activities. View our contact information to learn more about us.

Latest Updates

  • Updated (2025) Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

    A update of the University's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was completed in 2025. The EOP details how the University community will respond to major emergencies in conjunction with local emergency response agencies and references the role that campus departments will have in supporting the overall emergency response.

  • Strategic Plan 2022-2026

    We are happy to publish the first strategic plan for the University's emergency management program. This plan, developed in consultation with 30 on and off-campus partners, provides a high-level roadmap for improving the University's capability to manage emergencies and disasters, before, during and after they occur.

  • Emergency Planning Handbook Available for Off-Campus Living

    We have developed a handbook to assist students as they transition to off-campus living. This document is designed to assist students plan for a variety of emergencies and is easily editable to suit unique needs. We encourage students to complete and share this document with roommates.

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