USU Emergency Management


Location: USU Department of Public Safety, Room 104 USU campus map
Telephone: (435) 797-0807
Emergency Manager: Judy Crockett

Announcements:

CERT at USU

We invite you to become a member of CERT at USU. Enrollment for the Fall 2009 CERT Certification is now available. The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm beginning September 16 until November 4. If you are interested in participating in the USU CERT program, please contact Judy Crockett at (435) 797-0807 or by email at judy.crockett@usu.edu. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now. For more information go to Training: CERT Certification Courses on this site.

We are continuing 2009 CERT Training Refresher courses. This year we offer classes that include training on Child Abduction Search Methods, Radio Communications, CERT Command and Medical Area Set Up, and Winter Preparation. Click here to view the complete schedule.

This month our CERT refresher topic has been changed. Instead of covering CERT command/tralier set up, we will have a presentation and discussion on the H1N1 pandemic. We will meet in the Spectrum Champ Room Tuesday, September 15 at Noon and Thursday, September 17 at 9:00 am. Everyone is invited to attend one of the sessions.

The Logan City Fire Department hosted the USU CERT training exercise in June at their training facility. Click here to view photos of the exercise.

Swine Flu - H1N1 Strain

We have updated the Pandemic Plan section of our website with information about the recent outbreak of the H1N1 strain of Swine Flu. Click here to view the tips for FAQs and strategies for staying healthy.


Definition of USU Emergency Preparedness:

Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within the university community to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with hazards and disasters.

Mission:

The mission of the Utah State University Emergency Management Department is to prepare the University community for a major disaster through planning, training, establishing policies, and coordination of information and resources. The department directs the planning, mitigation, response, and recovery activities at the University when a major disaster occurs on campus.

Principles:

  1. Comprehensive: The emergency manager considers and takes into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.
  2. Progressive: The emergency manager anticipates future disasters and takes preventative and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient university community.
  3. Risk-driven: The emergency manager uses sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.
  4. Integrated: The emergency manager ensures unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of the university community.
  5. Collaborative: The emergency manager creates and sustains broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
  6. Coordinated: The emergency manager synchronizes the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
  7. Flexible: The emergency manager uses creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges.
  8. Professional: The emergency manager values a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.