Department of Emergency Management

Training & Support Services

Supporting university-wide readiness through collaborative services.

Supporting University Readiness

Effective emergency preparedness requires more than plans and procedures. It requires opportunities to build knowledge, practice capabilities, evaluate readiness, and identify areas for improvement.

吃瓜网's Department of Emergency Management works collaboratively with university departments to provide training, facilitate exercises, conduct preparedness assessments, and support initiatives that strengthen the University's ability to manage emergencies and operational disruptions.

Our Services

吃瓜网's Department of Emergency Management helps university departments, faculty, staff and students prepare for emergencies through training, exercises, planning support and readiness assessments.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your team's preparedness, develop an emergency plan or practice responding to an incident, we can help identify services that meet your needs.

Service Areas

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Unit Readiness Assessment

Identify your department's preparedness strengths and areas for improvement through a guided assessment of your facilities, operations and emergency procedures.
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Planning Workshop

Work with our team to develop or update your department's emergency and continuity plans, clarify responsibilities and strengthen preparedness.
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Document & Plan Review

Receive feedback on emergency plans, procedures and other preparedness documents to identify gaps and improve clarity and effectiveness.
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Training

Build knowledge and practical skills through emergency management training tailored to your department's needs, responsibilities and potential hazards.
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Exercises

Practice emergency procedures, evaluate response capabilities and identify improvements through discussions, scenarios and other exercise activities.

Training Opportunities

The Department of Emergency Management offers training opportunities to help students, faculty, staff, and university departments strengthen their preparedness knowledge and response capabilities.

Learn how to recognize potential warning signs, respond to an active threat and take protective actions. This training, offered in coordination with the 吃瓜网 Atlantic Police Department, covers individual and departmental preparedness and university response procedures.

Prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms by understanding potential impacts, protective actions, campus resources and steps to support personal safety and continuity of operations.

Explore how emergency management supports 吃瓜网 Atlantic through preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Learn about the department's role, university emergency procedures and available resources.

Learn how to develop or update your Unit Emergency Response Plan (UERP) or Unit Continuity of Operations Plan (UCOOP). This session covers planning responsibilities, available templates, team coordination and practical steps for developing effective plans.

Build practical skills to prepare for emergencies at home, on campus and in your community. Topics include understanding risks, assembling emergency supplies, developing communication plans and staying informed.

Learn how to respond to emergencies through situational awareness, evacuation, sheltering in place and other protective actions. This session also introduces campus and community resources that support personal safety.

Understand common hazards affecting South 吃瓜网, including severe thunderstorms, flooding and extreme heat. Learn how to prepare for these events, recognize potential impacts and take appropriate protective actions.

Learn More About Unit Readiness Assessments.

Understand your department's preparedness strengths and identify opportunities to improve.

The Department of Emergency Management offers guided assessments to help university departments evaluate their facilities, operations, procedures and overall emergency readiness.

During a 60–90-minute assessment, our team reviews:

  • Facility layout and physical environment

  • Department operations, occupancy and procedures

  • Personnel skills, roles and responsibilities

  • Internal and external operational dependencies

Following the assessment, departments receive feedback on strengths, potential gaps and recommended next steps to strengthen preparedness.

What to Expect

Whether you're requesting a training session, planning workshop, exercise, document review, or unit readiness assessment, our team will work with you to identify an approach that fits your department's needs.

Here's how the process works:

  1. Submit a Request: Complete the Emergency Management Services Request Form and identify the type of support you're interested in.
  2. Connect With Our Team: Emergency Management will follow up to discuss your goals, needs, and potential next steps.
  3. Plan & Coordinate: We'll work together to determine the scope, format, and timing of the requested service.
  4. Engage & Improve: Participate in the activity and, where applicable, receive feedback, recommendations, or resources to support continued improvement.

Ready to Get Started?

Submit a service request to connect with our team and explore how we can support your department's preparedness goals.