Emergency Management
Emergency Management for Higher Education Grant Program
U.S. Department of Education has awarded 13 grants to higher education institutions to plan and prepare for campus emergencies.
For additional information and a list of grantees see:
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2008/07/07302008.html
Campus Fire Safety
Each year college and university students experience hundreds of fire-related emergencies nationwide. There are several specific causes for fires on college campuses: cooking, intentionally set fires, and open flame. Overall, most college-related fires are due to a general lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention. The great majority of student fire deaths occur in off-campus housing that lacks insufficient exits, missing or inoperative smoke alarms, and automatic fire sprinklers. Also, use of candles, careless smoking habits, and the misuse of alcohol which impairs judgment and hampers evacuation efforts contribute to off-campus housing fire deaths. It is important that both off-campus and on-campus students understand fire risks and know the preventative measures that could save their lives. Learn the facts about campus fire safety at:
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/
SAMHSA Disaster Readiness & Response
http://www.samhsa.gov/Matrix/matrix_disaster.aspx
Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT)
Train-the-Trainer Program for American Colleges and Universities
http://www.c-cert.msu.edu/about-cert.htm
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS), Emergency Planning
Emergency Planning is part of the Department's Lead and Manage My School series, a group of web sites designed to support school-based administrators. OSDFS presents information and resources regarding general emergency management based on the four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Though primarily geared towards K-12 schools, the information and general principles on this site are very relevant for institutions of higher education as well.
Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html
Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM)
Technical Assistance (TA) Center
The ERCM TA Center Website offers additional school-based resources addressing crisis management through the four phases. Resources include the Web cast, training documents presented by experts and newsletters addressing key issues. Information on the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) discretionary grant program administered by OSDFS is updated annually. Accessible at http://ercm.ed.gov
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and provides training in emergency management. EMI offers free on-line independent study courses for emergency management personnel. Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/campussafe.html
A Campus Plan for Natural and Man-Made Disasters
http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=1421&issueid=22008
Ready/Listo Campaign
In February 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched the Ready Campaign, and the Listo Campaign, an English and Spanish version of the national public service advertising campaign. Its purpose is to inform and empower citizens to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, disasters and other emergencies. The "Ready Campaign" offers community-based information, guides and strategies for staying safe and secure at home and in the community.
Ready Campaign: www.ready.gov
Listo Campaign: www.listo.gov