Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education

Link

https://rems.ed.gov/docs/IHE_Guide_508C.pdf

Sponsor

Office of Safe and Supportive Schools (OSSS)

Description

Provides guidance to institutions of higher education in developing and revising emergency operation plans (EOPs). Offers information to address the 5 mission areas of emergency preparedness and helps colleges and universities coordinate emergency response planning with local, state, and national authorities. Describes the basic principles of emergency management and the process of developing, implementing, and maintaining effective EOPs. Covers various emergency planning topics such as the Clery Act, information sharing, psychological first aid, campus climate, campus law enforcement officers, and active shooter situations.

Date

06/2013

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Colleges and Universities • Emergency Planning