Objectives
for this office are:
Assure that the Campus
Emergency Operations Committee incident command and
management structure are in compliance with Homeland
Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5), dated
2/28/2003 and the National Incident Management
System (NIMS). Visit the
NIMS Online Web Site
for more information.
Conduct training for
administrators, faculty and staff as necessary.
Develop a
comprehensive and coordinated campus approach to
emergency preparedness to achieve uniformity of
understanding and response among all campus units.
This includes the development of standardized
Emergency Operations Plans tailored to meet
department specific needs, evacuation planning,
sheltering options, and the conducting of tabletop
exercises & live drills. OCEP will also assist
various city and county agencies.
Work with coordinating
emergency response and in the development of
integrated operational plans for
the activation of emergency response facilities.
Develop additional campus
protocols, policies, and response annexes to
supplement the University’s Campus Emergency
Operations Committee manual. Develop policies as
necessary for the inclusion in the Campus
Administrative Manual.
Encourage and
foster the use of standards
in new construction and remodeling which reduce the
potential for crime while enhancing student,
faculty, staff, and visitor safety.
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