Emergency Preparedness

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Emergency Preparedness

• Presented by
• Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA
• Director of Emergency Management

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UTSA Office of Emergency Management

• Mission To lessen the impact of man-made or
  natural disasters by meeting the needs of our
  community through planning and the coordination
  of information and resources.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines.
• Emergency Operations Center is the headquarters
  during a disaster.

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All Hazards
Fire
Pandemics
Hazmat
Hurricanes and Severe Weather
Tornadoes
Terrorism
Flood
Events
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Preparedness In The Workplace
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Before an Emergency What Should YOU Do?

• Know what can happen at your workplace.
• Review building safety information and know all
  emergency exit WHATs YOUR PLAN?
• Read the Community Emergency Response Guide.
• Know your emergency meeting spot and emergency
  resources.
• JOIN the FLOOR CAPTAIN SAFETY LIAISON PROGRAM!!!

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If You See an Emergency

1. Assess the situation quickly determine the
   hazard.
2. Pull the fire alarm if a fire is detected or to
   quickly alert others in danger.
3. Call 458-4911 for Police/Fire.
4. Contact supervisor.
5. Assist with evacuation or shelter-in-place.
6. Promote safety at all times.

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Personal Preparedness
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Emergency Supplies/Kit

• Student and State Identification
• Water or Sports Drink
• Non-perishable food items (Snacks)
• Flashlight
• Change of Clothes
• First aid kit/Sunscreen
• Medications

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Make a Personal/Family Plan

• Where do you go at work? What do you do?
• Who knows where youre at?
• Communicate Phone Numbers
• Practice your plan.
• TEXAS PREPARES Website (www.texasprepares.org)

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UTSA Emergency Communications

• On Campus / Off Campus 911
• UTSA Emergency Notification System
• UTSA Giant Voice
• Campus Alerts Website
• Emergency Blue Phones
• Mass Email
• 458-SNOW
• Digital Signage
• Local News Stations

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Questions, Comments?
Thank You!