The elements of the Emergency Management Organization are activated as required at the direction of the Emergency Operations Executive. Incident management is established to direct field units. Operations are coordinated in a centralized or decentralized mode depending on the magnitude of the emergency situation. If an emergency occurs without warning, the initial response is managed in a decentralized mode by on-duty personnel. Centralized management, if required, is established as rapidly as conditions permit.
Assistance is requested through mutual aid channels as needed.
A Campus Emergency may be declared. Neighboring jurisdictions are notified and, if deemed essential, are requested to proclaim a Local Emergency. As soon as practical following a major emergency, normal management of campus operations is restored. If major damage has occurred, a recovery group is formed to coordinate planning and decision-making for recovery and reconstruction efforts. The University President or designee will cancel the declared Campus Emergency after post-emergency activities have concluded.