CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

 

ü      Incident Command System

 

o       The Incident Command System is an aggressive and systematic approach to dealing with an emergency situation. Properly adhered to, this system will aid in coordinating labor, equipment, and priorities.  Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) shall follow this system in preparing for and responding to a threat to the TAMUG campus, students, faculty, and staff

 

o        Incident Command Team

§        The Incident Command Team is comprised of the Campus Executive Team and shall be responsible for all decisions, logistical operations, external agency interaction and communications on behalf of the campus

 

o        The Incident Coordination Center

§         Shall be located in the Administration Conference Room, Building, #3007 and shall be the base of operations

·         (409) 740-4403

·         (409) 740-4545

§        The Vice President and CEO or designee will lead the Incident Command Team and is solely responsible for making all decisions and statements concerning an evacuation of campus facilities. 

·         In addition, the Vice President and CEO is the only individual authorized to order re-entry to campus property

·         The only authority offering media statements.  In the absence of the Vice President and CEO, his designated representative shall assume these responsibilities.

§        The Assistant Vice President for Administration will be responsible for administering the system and remaining fully informed as to the status of operations.

 

o        Checklist Followed by Team Members

§         Assess threat of...

·         Harm to persons - Consider: Evacuation of personnel and students?

·         Damage to property - Consider: Secure buildings or areas? Lock desks and doors? Security of vital utilities, communications gear, data bank access (either physically or electronically)?

·         Disruptions of campus functions

§         Assemble staff,...

·         Make assignments, and...

·         Appoint one as aide to stay close at hand at all times.

§        Notify President and Provost and chancellor.

§        Keep log of events, times, statements, etc.

§        Distribute policy documents and statements to those who need them...campus police may handle distribution. 

§        Contact city and county authorities, campus police will provide phone numbers and passwords (if any).