INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE The Departmental Emergency Operations Plan’s (EOP) primary purpose is to establish procedures in conjunction with the Vanderbilt University Office of Emergency Preparedness that mitigate danger and protect the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the event that an emergency occurs at Vanderbilt University. The plan’s secondary purpose is to continue essential business services and maintain facility operations during an emergency and help to protect and secure university facilities, property, and equipment from loss. This plan provides basic information needed to address emergency events and situations. Individual departments and/or buildings should use this template to assist in developing individualized plans for their areas. Additionally, each faculty and staff member should review the and visit (emergency.vanderbilt.edu) to obtain additional information regarding campus emergency guidelines and procedures. Copies of this plan will be maintained by each Departmental Emergency Coordinator (DEC) and in the Vanderbilt University Office of Emergency Preparedness. This emergency plan will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. Goals Mitigate danger and protect the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Vanderbilt University Continue and maintain essential business services and facility operations Provide for the protection of life, health, and safety Protect and secure university facilities, property, and equipment from loss Provide for restoration of facilities, functions, and services as quickly as possible Assess the effectiveness of the plan and make necessary improvements following an emergency situation RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE PLAN The plan must be approved and reviewed by designated department head and DEC on July 1 of each year. Each member must have access to a copy of this plan and should refer to it in case of an emergency. Printed copies kept for quick reference and access should be stored in a location easily accessible by all staff. The DEC should ensure all information is updated and correct on an annual basis.
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE The Departmental Emergency Operations Plan’s (EOP) primary purpose is to establish procedures in conjunction with the Vanderbilt University Office of Emergency Preparedness that mitigate danger and protect the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in the event that an emergency occurs at Vanderbilt University. The plan’s secondary purpose is to continue essential business services and maintain facility operations during an emergency and help to protect and secure university facilities, property, and equipment from loss. This plan provides basic information needed to address emergency events and situations. Individual departments and/or buildings should use this template to assist in developing individualized plans for their areas. Additionally, each faculty and staff member should review the and visit (emergency.vanderbilt.edu) to obtain additional information regarding campus emergency guidelines and procedures. Copies of this plan will be maintained by each Departmental Emergency Coordinator (DEC) and in the Vanderbilt University Office of Emergency Preparedness. This emergency plan will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. Goals Mitigate danger and protect the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at Vanderbilt University Continue and maintain essential business services and facility operations Provide for the protection of life, health, and safety Protect and secure university facilities, property, and equipment from loss Provide for restoration of facilities, functions, and services as quickly as possible Assess the effectiveness of the plan and make necessary improvements following an emergency situation RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF THE PLAN The plan must be approved and reviewed by designated department head and DEC on July 1 of each year. Each member must have access to a copy of this plan and should refer to it in case of an emergency. Printed copies kept for quick reference and access should be stored in a location easily accessible by all staff. The DEC should ensure all information is updated and correct on an annual basis.
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