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II. Applicability Given the complexity of University locations and infrastructure, its large and varying population, range of internal hazards and complexity of emergencies needing to be considered, the University recognizes that no single University “Emergency Action Plan” will be able to adequately ensure proper preparedness, response and recovery to all facilities and all associated personnel in unpredictable situations. Therefore, the effectiveness of the collective University Emergency Action Plan is dependent on the development and maintenance of Unit / Facility specific Emergency Action Plans. As stated in the Emergency Management Policy, the University expects each College and individual departments to designate Emergency Coordinators for each facility they occupy or conduct operations within. The Emergency Coordinators in each building comprises the building Emergency Response Team. Collectively, the appointed Emergency Coordinators have the responsibility to recommend modifications in emergency procedures for their specific facility, maintains the Unit/Facility Emergency Action Plan and commits resources for emergency preparedness, as necessary. B. Scope This EAP is written at the University level and applies to all Georgia State University colleges, divisions, departments, programs, research centers, administrative business service centers, and other operating units as described in the University Emergency Management Policy. The principles in this plan incorporate operating procedures for handling emergencies resulting from fires, floods, storms, hazardous materials incidents, and other potential natural and man-made disasters. The plan utilizes the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS) and is in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a nationwide standardized approach to incident management and response. The NIMS establishes a uniform set of processes and procedures that emergency responders at all levels of government will use to conduct response and recovery operations. The University EAP establishes the foundation to coordinate the actions of personnel and to facilitate communication to and from the University Emergency Operations Center. Georgia State Univeristy adheres to the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency's (GEMA) “all hazards” concept for emergency planning where all emergencies or disasters are different with unique issues, but the consequences are typically the same. All members of the University community are expected to take personal responsibility for following the policies and procedures of Georgia State Univeristy and, in the event of an emergency, act in accordance with instructions given them by the Emergency Management Group, the University's Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management. Although the University is decentralized, all campus colleges and administrative departments are stakeholders in the business continuity, student well-being and faculty interests and research. A well-conceived Emergency Action Plan will enhance the University's ability to recover, reduce liability and improve Georgia State University's image with the public. |
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