Emergency Planning and Response
Emergency Management Newsletters:
Building Safety Personnel Program
Building Safety Personnel
Building Safety Personnel sorted by Safety Coordinator
Important Numbers
FAU Storm Spotter Program
FAU Hurricane Information:
FAU Hurricane Guidelines
Hurricane Guideline Card
Damage Assessment Form For Hurricane Plans
Homeland Security Urges Preparedness For Hurricane Season (May 17, 2004)
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Information:
EMERGENCY PLANNING UPDATE INFORMATION 2008-2009
2008 EMERGENCY PLANNING LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT | Sample Emergency Plan | Format |
Unit Emergency Management Plan (EMP)
for Academic Departments and Small Units | Word | PDF |
COOP Overview in PowerPoint 2000 Compatible Format
2003 Florida Statute on Emergency Management - Abridged
Disaster Resistant University
Pandemic Flu Information:
Questions and Answers
Pandemic Flu Presentation
Note: Please view the presentation above and the template guide
below prior to completing the Pan Flu - COOP Template.
| Sample Emergency Plan | Format |
| Pandemic Flu - COOP Template Guide | Word | PDF |
| Pandemic Flu - COOP Template | Word | PDF |
Pandemic Flu Resources
Florida Atlantic University Essential Personnel Policy:
Essential Employees/Departments
A. Policy Statement
In the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations, the University may suspend normal operations and classes. If normal activities are suspended, all employees whose positions are designated as essential must report to their campus as soon as conditions reasonably permit in order to assess the University's operations and protect its assets.
B. Procedures
1. The University President has established a FAU Essential Personnel listing. In consultation with the Executive Committee, the University President shall assess the FAU campuses concerning weather conditions or emergency situations to make the determination if it is necessary to suspend and/or close the University's normal operations and classes and when it is safe to re-open the campuses.
Level 1: In the event of a university closing due to emergency or hazardous conditions, Level 1 Essential Personnel are those individuals who are responsible for making decisions that affect operations on all Florida Atlantic University campuses. Employees assigned to this level are expected to report or call in to the FAU Emergency Operations Center or designated area in the event of a university closing.
It is understood that unusual or unanticipated circumstances may necessitate the University bringing in other personnel to meet any particular situation and those individuals will be notified by the appropriate vice president. Other personnel called in must obtain a signed authorization from their division head, arrange to come in with an essential card holder or contact EH&S 7-3129, cell 561-239-8957 in order to pass through security.
Tier 1: Key employees of these departments/areas that are designated Tier 1 Essential Personnel include: - Physical Plant, EH& S, IRM Networking and Telecommunications, specified Academic units, Residence Life, Communications and Food Services personnel. These employees will make assessments of their assigned areas and report critical conditions involving buildings and work conditions.
Tier 2: Employees of departments/areas that are designated Tier 2 Essential Personnel include those who will assist in the evaluation and review of the work place.
