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.
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
§
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
§
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).