USU Emergency Management


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

Announcement

National Preparedness Month, 2008

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the important responsibility Americans have to be ready for emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.

The Department of Homeland Security's Ready campaign highlights preparedness steps, including having an emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan, and becoming informed about different types of emergencies. After preparing themselves and their families, Americans can take the next step and get involved in helping to prepare their communities for all types of emergencies. For more information, citizens may visit www.ready.gov and citizencorps.gov.

During National Preparedness Month, we also honor our Nation's police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel for their hard work and commitment to protecting others. As first responders, they have demonstrated the true meaning of heroism by taking great risks to safeguard our communities, and all Americans are grateful for their efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2008 as National Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the importance of preparing for potential emergencies and to observe this month by participating in appropriate events, activities, and preparedness programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH




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.