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                        UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SYSTEM POLICY
                        SAFETY

                        POLICY NO: SA0200SUBJECT:  EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 
                        EFFECTIVE: 03/15/1986REVISION (2):02/01/2004

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                              OBJECTIVE:


                  To ensure, at all university locations, the university's 
                  readiness to respond appropriately in the case of potentially 
                  catastrophic events which could occur within or around the 
                  university community; thus, minimizing the negative effects 
                  upon life and property that could occur as the result of such 
                  events.

                              POLICY:


                    It shall be the responsibility of each location of the 
                    university to develop a comprehensive plan to respond in the 
                    event of any emergency situation. Such a plan shall be 
                    coordinated at the appropriate campus administrative level, 
                    utilizing the input and resources available to the campus 
                    internally and externally. 


                    Such a plan shall be developed in the event of potential or 
                    actual catastrophic events (both natural and manmade) 
                    occurring on or in the proximity of the campus or property 
                    of the university. The plan shall include written policies 
                    and procedures for the following: 


                      Type of emergencies covered. 


                      Person to contact in the event of a disaster. 


                      Documentation of activities, including names of persons 
                      involved, times, etc. 


                      Duties and responsibilities of person(s) involved. 


                      Communication and public relations responsibilities. 


                      Method(s) of appraisal of situation. 


                      Evacuation routes. 


                      Relationship with public authorities, e.g., law 
                      enforcement, fire, civil defense, and environmental 
                      authorities. 


                      Medical and first aid facilities and services. 


                      Mutual exchange of assistance with other agencies. 


                      Role of Safety Officer. 


                      Methods of testing plan, communication of plan, and its 
                      update and revision. 


                    This plan should be reviewed by the appropriate campus 
                    administrators annually for its currency and 
appropriateness.


                    The plan must be communicated to the appropriate campus 
                    departments and divisions for their knowledge in the event 
                    of need to participate in either drills or an actual 
                    emergency.



                        FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
                         Connie Baskette  (865) 974-4341  cbaskett@tennessee.edu







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