The Emergency Operations Center

When a major hurricane occurs, the University Police will immediately conduct a roll call of personnel to determine operational capabilities.  The University Police will dispatch patrol units to conduct damage assessments throughout the University.

If it is apparent that a full-scale emergency has occurred, the University Police will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is designated as the central command center for the University.  The police units will report major damage and casualty information to the Emergency Operations Center staff.

Since a major hurricane may render conventional communication systems inoperative, all departments shall activate their respective departmental Business Continuity plan and automatically respond accordingly.

The command center staff will assemble in the Emergency Operations Center, unless otherwise specified by the Director of Public Safety.

All members of the Emergency Operations Center resource staff will respond to the Emergency Operations Center to establish immediate liaison with the Emergency Operations Director.  The Emergency Operations Director will immediately contact the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors for assessment of the University’s response.

The immediate local action to be taken in response to a hurricane is to survey the University area for damage and ensuing threats; such as mass casualties, fire, explosion, landslides or flooding.  Facilities, which present a high risk or provide an essential emergency service, should be checked immediately to determine whether they are functional.

Previously identified potential sources of hazardous material storage should be checked immediately.

On-duty police personnel will be involved in rescue or individual assistance until the damage assessment reports have been made.  Resources, human and material, must be carefully coordinated to prevent ineffective utilization.

During activation of the Emergency Operations Center, the University Police shall prepare and implement the University’s response plan.

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