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Emergency Operations Policy

PURPOSE

To comply with state and federal laws applicable to Mississippi State University concerning emergency actions.

POLICY

Mississippi State University shall maintain an Incident Preparedness Plan to outline emergency operation guidelines to protect lives and property through the effective use of University employees and equipment and community resources should an emergency arise.

PROCEDURES

The Incident Preparedness Plan shall address issues regarding preparation, response and recovery for an emergency situation that may affect Mississippi State University.  Input for the plan should be gathered through knowledgeable sources of emergency management and emergency operation procedures. These sources shall include, but not limited to, Emergency Operations Coordinator, University Police Chief, University Safety Officer, Oktibbeha County Emergency Management, Vice President of Student Affairs, Director of Facilities Management, Director of Student Health, Director of Information Technology, Director of Regulatory Compliance, Director of Information Technology, Director of Housing and Student Life, Director of Facilities Use, and Director of Procurement and Contracts.

REVIEW

The Chief of Staff is responsible for the review of this Emergency Operations Policy every four years or as needed.  The Incident Preparedness Plan will be reviewed and updated as needed by the Executive Director of Facilities Management with recommendations for revisions presented to the Chief of Staff.

OP 01.04
10/21/06
 

Incident Preparedness Plan (Restricted Access)

For information about this policy, contact the reviewing department.