Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education
Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education OTHER ARTICLES Our nation's postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Many of these emergencies occur with little to no warning therefore, it is critical for institutions of higher education (IHEs) to plan ahead to help ensure the safety and general welfare of all members of the campus community.IHEs face unique challenges in planning for potential emergencies in terms of geography, environment, governance, and the population served. Colleges and universities, including community colleges and technical colleges...