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Emergency  Management  Plan  University  of  North  Texas  Health  Science  Center    

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 Table  of  Contents  Letter  of  Promulgation  ............................................................................................................................   iii  Approval  .......................................................................................................................................................     v  Table  of  Contents  .......................................................................................................................................     vii  Introduction  .................................................................................................................................................     1  Legal  authorities  .....................................................................................................................................   4  Situation  Statement  ...............................................................................................................................   5  Planning  Assumptions  .....................................................................................................................   10  Actions  by  Phase  of  Emergency  Management  ...........................................................................   11  Threat  Levels  ..............................................................................................................................................     12  Emergency  Organization  ......................................................................................................................   14  Campus  Safety  Groups  ...............................................................................................................................  18  Plan  Activation  ...........................................................................................................................................     19  Local,  State,  and  Federal  Assistance  ..................................................................................................   20  Administrative  Policies  ..........................................................................................................................   22  Emergency  Functions  ...............................................................................................................................   25  Appendix  A:  Record  of  Changes  ............................................................................................................  46  Appendix  B:  Glossary  .................................................................................................................................  48  Appendix  C:  Acronyms  ..........................................................................................................................   50  Appendix  D:  Distribution  ........................................................................................................................   52  Appendix  E:  NIMS  Adoption  Letter  ....................................................................................................   54  Appendix  F:  NIMS  Summary  ..................................................................................................................   56  Appendix  G:  NIMS  Training  ..................................................................................................................   60  Appendix  H:  Summary  of  Agreements  and  Contracts  .............................................................   62  Appendix  I:  Lines  of  Succession  ..........................................................................................................   64  Appendix  J:  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  ....................................................   67  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Introduction    General  The  University  of  North  Texas  Health  Science  Center  (UNTHSC)  is  located  in  Tarrant  County  in  Fort  Worth,  Texas  (population  746,000)  adjacent  to  the  Fort  Worth  Cultural  District  at  the  intersection  of  Camp  Bowie  Blvd.  and  Montgomery  Street.    The  33.5-­‐acre  campus  contains  24  buildings  in  which  teaching,  research,  ambulatory  care  and  administrative  activities  take  place.    Approximately  1,761  students  are  currently  enrolled  in  courses  of  study  and  there  are  approximately  1,775  faculty  and  staff.    The  Cultural  District,  immediately  south  of  the  campus,  contains  a  number  of  museums  and  performance  venues.    A  private  urban  village  development  project  is  underway  to  the  east  of  the  campus.  Private  residential  property  is  located  immediately  west  of  the  campus  and  to  the  north  is  a  mixed  business  and  residential  area.    There  are  places  of  worship,  child  daycare  and  public  school  facilities  within  one  mile  of  the  campus.    The  campus  is  situated  one  mile  north  of  Interstate  30  and  0.95  miles  north  of  the  Trinity  River.  The  campus  is  situated  on  a  hill  with  city  streets  running  through  the  campus.    UNTHSC  is  committed  to  providing  a  safe  environment  for  its  community  to  learn,  work,  and  grow  together.  A  comprehensive  program  of  emergency  management  has  been  undertaken  to  build,  sustain,  and  improve  UNTHSC’s  capability  to  cope  with  hazardous  events  that  pose,  or  have  the  potential  to  pose,  a  threat  to  campus  inhabitants,  infrastructure,  and  systems.    Purpose  The  UNTHSC  Emergency  Management  Plan  (UNTHSC  EMP)  outlines  the  Health  Science  Center’s  approach  to  emergency  operations,  providing  a  flexible  framework  within  which  UNTHSC  staff,  external  agencies,  and  other  organizations  will  work  together  to  mitigate  against,  prepare  for,  respond  to,  and  recover  from  emergencies.  It  broadly  defines  the  policies,  organizational  arrangements,  and  tasks  that  UNTHSC  will  use  to  respond  to  emergency  situations.    The  UNTHSC  EMP  provides  strategic  direction  to  emergency  response  by  outlining  the  common  tasks  that  departments,  agencies,  and  organizations  will  carry  out  during  emergency  operations.  Supporting  plans  and  protocols  supplement  the  UNTHSC  EMP  and  describe  how  tasks  in  the  EMP  will  be  accomplished.    Objective  UNTHSC’s  primary  objectives  during  an  emergency  are  to:  

• Protect  and  save  lives  • Protect  property  and  critical  infrastructure  • Maintain  or  quickly  resume  normal  operations  

 Scope  The  UNTHSC  EMP  addresses  emergencies  that  may  affect  the  UNTHSC  campus  in  Fort  Worth,  Texas  and  its  remote  ambulatory  care  clinics  and  administrative  offices  situated  in  Tarrant  County.    

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Development  and  Review  The  UNTHSC  EMP  was  developed  through  the  joint  efforts  of  the  Emergency  Operations  Team,  various  administrative  departments  within  the  UNTHSC  community,  and  local  stakeholders,  including  the  City  of  Fort  Worth.  It  is  to  be  considered  a  living  document  subject  to  review  and  updates  based  on  lessons  learned  from  planned  tests  and  incidents  that  occur  on  campus.  The  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  (EMAC)  will  coordinate  an  annual  review  of  the  UNTHSC  EMP.    A  record  of  changes  can  be  found  in  Appendix  A:  Record  of  Changes.      Distribution  The  Vice  President  for  Operations  or  designee  is  responsible  for  distributing  the  UNTHSC  EMP.  In  general,  hard  copies  of  the  UNTHSC  EMP  will  be  provided  to  the  individuals,  departments,  agencies,  and  organizations  tasked  in  this  document.  A  distribution  list  can  be  found  in  Appendix  D:  Distribution.  Additionally,  the  UNTHSC  EMP  will  be  made  available  for  download  on  the  UNTHSC  emergency  management  website  http://emergency.unthsc.edu.      Training  and  Education  All  Health  Science  Center  staff  with  a  role  in  emergency  response  and  recovery  are  required  to  participate  in  and  complete  training  in  various  courses  as  specified  in  Appendix  G:  NIMS  Training.      Various  campus  departments  and  organizations,  including  the  Safety  Office  and  the  UNTHSC  Police  Department,  utilize  outreach  programs  to  train  and  educate  all  members  of  the  campus  community,  providing  them  with  the  knowledge  needed  to  respond  appropriately  to  various  types  of  hazards.  Additionally,  the  Safety  Office  is  responsible  for  annually  publicizing  emergency  response  and  evacuation  procedures  to  the  campus  community.      Tests  UNTHSC  will  conduct  tests,  including  drills  as  well  as  tabletop,  functional,  and/or  full-­‐scale  exercises,  at  least  once  annually  to  evaluate  the  efficacy  of  emergency  response  and  evacuation  procedures.  Tests  may  be  announced  or  unannounced  in  advance  to  the  campus  community.  Safety  Office  staff  will  document  each  test,  including  at  a  minimum  a  description  of  the  test,  the  date  and  time,  and  whether  it  was  announced  or  unannounced.      Post  Incident  Review  Following  the  conclusion  of  any  test  or  emergency  for  which  the  campus  Threat  Level  was  raised  to  ‘Yellow’  or  ‘Red’,  a  post  incident  review  will  be  conducted  to  identify  strengths  and  deficiencies  in  the  response.  The  review  will  be  facilitated  by  Safety  Office  staff  and  will  include  both  written  and  verbal  input  from  all  participants  involved  in  the  test  or  emergency.  An  improvement  plan  will  be  developed  based  on  the  deficiencies  identified,  and  an  individual,  department,  or  agency  will  be  assigned  responsibility  for  correcting  the  deficiency  by  the  determined  due  date.        

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Safety  and  Security  Audit  At  least  once  every  three  years,  the  UNTHSC  Compliance  Office  will  conduct  a  safety  and  security  audit  of  the  Health  Science  Center  as  required  by  state  legislation.  To  the  extent  possible,  UNTHSC  will  follow  audit  procedures  developed  by  the  Texas  Division  of  Emergency  Management  (TDEM).  The  results  of  the  safety  and  security  audit  will  be  reported  to  the  UNTHSC  Board  of  Regents  and  TDEM.      National  Incident  Management  System  In  keeping  with  best  practices,  the  National  Incident  Management  System  has  been  adopted  as  the  standard  for  incident  management  at  UNTHSC,  and  the  concepts,  principles,  and  procedures  found  therein  are  incorporated  into  this  document.  A  description  of  the  National  Incident  Management  System  can  be  found  in  Appendix  F:  NIMS  Summary.      Note  For  situations  involving  imminent  threat  of  death,  serious  bodily  injury,  or  significant  property  damage,  and  notwithstanding  any  other  provision  of  this  plan,  the  Chief  of  Police  or  his/her  designee  is  authorized  to  take  such  action(s)  as  he/she  deems  appropriate  to  respond  to,  eliminate  and/or  mitigate  any  emergency  event  in  which  circumstances  indicate  that  an  imminent  threat  of  death,  serious  bodily  injury,  and/or  significant  damage  to  property  is  likely  to  occur  absent  immediate  response.  This  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to,  deploying  institutional  or  other  resources,  activation  of  established  mutual  aid  agreements  and  protocols,  and  emergency  notification  as  may  be  deemed  necessary  and  appropriate.  The  Chief  of  Police  or  his/her  designee  will  notify  the  EOC  Leader  as  soon  as  he/she  is  reasonably  able  to  do  so.                                    

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Legal  authorities    General  The  authority  for  this  UNTHSC  EMP  is  derived  from  a  variety  of  sources,  including  Federal,  state,  and  local  laws  as  well  as  various  Health  Science  Center  policies.  The  following  list  presents  the  core  statutes,  ordinances,  and  policies  which  guide  emergency  planning  at  UNTHSC.    Federal  Robert  T.  Stafford  Disaster  Relief  &  Emergency  Assistance  Act,  (as  amended),  42  U.S.C.  5121  Emergency  Planning  and  Community  Right-­‐To-­‐Know  Act,  42  U.S.C.  Chapter  116  Emergency  Management  and  Assistance,  44  CFR  Hazardous  Waste  Operations  &  Emergency  Response,  29  CFR  1910.120  Homeland  Security  Presidential  Directive  5  (Management  of  Domestic  Incidents)  Homeland  Security  Presidential  Directive  8  (National  Preparedness)  National  Response  Framework  Higher  Education  Opportunity  Act,  34  CFR  668.46    State  Government  Code,  Chapter  418  (Emergency  Management)  Government  Code,  Chapter  421  (Homeland  Security)  Government  Code,  Chapter  433  (State  of  Emergency)  Government  Code,  Chapter  791  (Inter-­‐local  Cooperation  Contracts)  Government  Code,  Chapter  79  (Liability  of  Persons  Assisting  in  Hazardous  of  Dangerous  Situations)  Health  and  Safety  Code,  Chapter  778  (Emergency  Management  Assistance  Compact)  Administrative  Code,  Title  37,  Part  1,  Chapter  7  (Division  of  Emergency  Management)  Education  Code  51  (Provisions  Generally  Applicable  to  Higher  Education)                                          

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 Situation  Statement    General  A  hazard  is  a  potentially  harmful  or  dangerous  event,  which,  through  its  interaction  with  social  and/or  physical  systems,  can  create  an  emergency,  necessitating  responsive  actions  be  taken  to  save  lives,  protect  property  and  critical  infrastructure,  and  maintain  normal  operations.    Because  of  its  geographic  location,  population  concentration,  proximity  to  major  transportation  hubs,  and  other  risk  factors,  UNTHSC  is  exposed  to  many  hazards,  all  of  which  have  the  potential  for  causing  casualties,  damaging  or  destroying  buildings  and  other  critical  infrastructure,  and  negatively  impacting  operations,  the  reputation,  and  mental  state  of  the  Health  Science  Center.    Hazard  Vulnerability  Assessment  In  conjunction  with  the  development  of  the  EMP,  an  assessment  was  performed  to  determine  the  risk  of  various  hazards  to  which  the  Health  Science  Center  may  be  exposed.  Hazards  were  analyzed  and  ranked  in  terms  of  their  likelihood  of  occurrence  and  estimated  impact  on  safety,  facilities,  and  the  institution.  The  highest  ranking  hazards  provide  the  basis  for  future  preparedness  efforts,  including  plans,  training,  and  testing.  Table  1:  Hazard  Matrix  provides  a  summary  of  the  hazard  vulnerability  assessment.    Assessment  Definitions  Hazards  described  in  the  Hazard  Matrix  were  assessed  according  to  the  following  definitions.  Consideration  was  given  to  prior  events  at  the  Health  Science  Center,  similar  events  at  other  Universities,  and  any  changes  or  trends  that  could  affect  the  frequency  or  impact  in  the  future.    

Probability  Likelihood  of  Occurrence  Estimate  of  the  likelihood  this  event  will  occur  in  next  25  years.  

1. Not  applicable  (will  not  occur)  2. Doubtful  (not  likely)  3. Possible  (could  occur)  4. Probable  (very  likely  to  occur)  5. Inevitable  (will  occur)  

   Human  Impact  Estimated  Impact  on  Health  and  Safety  Estimate  of  the  number  of  injuries  and  deaths  that  could  result  from  this  event.  

1. None  2. Few  minor  injuries  3. Multiple  minor  injuries  or  possible  major  injury  4. Multiple  major  injuries  or  possible  death  5. Multiple  deaths  and  major  injuries  

 

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 Facilities  Impact  Damage  to  Facilities  Estimate  of  the  extent  of  damage  to  campus-­‐wide  facilities.  

1. Little  or  no  damage  2. Mild  damage  to  several  areas  of  a  building(s)  3. Moderate  damage  to  multiple  areas  of  a  building(s)  4. Severe  damage  to  multiple  areas  of  a  building(s)  5. Extensive  damage  to  most  areas  of  a  building(s)  

 Cost  to  Repair  Estimate  of  the  total  cost  to  repair  or  replace  all  damaged  facilities.  

1. Less  than  $100  thousand  2. Between  $100  thousand  and  $1  million  3. Between  $1  million  and  $5  million  4. Between  $5  million  and  $50  million  5. More  than  $50  million  

 Institutional  Impact  Interruption  to  Teaching  and  Research  Estimate  of  the  duration  of  interruption  to  teaching  and  research  activities,  and  business  operations.  

1.  Hours  2.  Days  3.  Weeks  4.  Months  5.  Year  or  longer  

 Damage  to  Reputation  Estimate  of  the  negative  impact  this  event  would  have  on  campus  reputation  or  public  image  in  the  long  term?  

1. None  2. Minor  3. Moderate  4. Significant  5. Severe  

 Damage  to  Mental  State  of  Community  Estimate  of  the  impact  this  event  would  have  on  the  mental  state  of  the  community.  

1. None  2. Minor  3. Moderate  4. Significant  5. Severe  

       

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Hazard  Definitions  For  the  purposes  of  this  hazard  vulnerability  assessment,  identified  hazards  were  defined  as  follows.    Natural  

Flooding  –  An  accumulation  of  water  on  land  as  a  result  of  heavy  rainfall  or  utility  failure.    Winter  Weather  –  The  occurrence  of  ice,  snow,  and/or  extreme  cold  as  a  result  of  a  winter  storm.    Tornado/High  Wind  –  A  destructive  wind  event  which  often  coincides  with  a  strong  thunderstorm.  In  addition  to  tornadoes,  other  examples  include  downbursts  and  gustnadoes.    Earthquake  –  A  geological  event  caused  by  a  sudden  release  of  energy  in  the  Earth’s  crust,  causing  the  ground  to  shake.    Lightning  –  Powerful  atmospheric  bursts  of  electricity  that  are  typically  accompanied  by  severe  thunderstorms.    Hail  –  Lumps  of  ice  that  can  develop  inside  of  a  severe  thunderstorm  and  fall  to  the  earth  as  precipitation.    Wildfire  –  An  uncontrolled  fire  in  combustible  vegetation  that  occurs  in  the  countryside  or  wilderness  area  and  may  be  caused  by  natural  occurrences,  such  as  lightning,  or  by  the  actions  of  humans.    

Technological  Minor  Fire  –  A  fire  which  has  the  potential  to  cause  limited  damage  to  campus  property  and  poses  little  or  no  threat  to  life.    Major  Fire  –  A  fire  which  has  the  potential  to  cause  major  damage  to  campus  property  and  injure  or  kill  occupants.    Explosion  –  An  extreme  and  forceful  release  of  energy,  which  may  be  accompanied  by  extreme  heat,  gaseous  vapors,  and/or  shrapnel.    Hazardous  Material  Spill  –  A  release  of  toxic  substances,  such  as  chemical,  biological,  or  radiological  substances,  which  are  hazardous  to  the  health  of  the  community.    Major  Transportation  Disruption  –  A  disruption  to  the  normal  flow  of  traffic  on  or  near  the  UNTHSC  campus  that  adversely  affects  campus  operations.    Aviation  Incident–  The  unintended  presence  of  aircraft  on  campus,  including  crashes  and  unscheduled  landings.    Structural  Collapse  –  The  failure  of  load-­‐bearing  elements  of  a  structure,  causing  

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the  collapse  of  part  or  all  of  that  structure.    Telephone/Telecom  Unavailability  –  An  occurrence  in  which  campus  telecommunications  services  and/or  devices  have  been  rendered  inoperable.    IT  Unavailability  –  An  occurrence  in  which  campus  data  communications  services  and/or  devices  have  been  rendered  inoperable.    Campus-­‐wide  Utility  Unavailability  –  An  occurrence  in  which  one  or  more  utility  services,  such  as  water,  gas,  and  electricity,  have  been  rendered  inoperable.  

 Security  

Campus  Violence  –  An  individual(s)  who  uses  deadly  force  to  kill  or  cause  serious,  life-­‐threatening  bodily  injury  to  multiple  victims.  An  example  is  an  active  shooter.    Civil  Disorder  –  A  group  of  people,  peaceful  or  non-­‐peaceful,  who  seek  to  disrupt  the  functions  of  an  organization  or  society  with  the  goal  of  protesting  or  attempting  to  spread  a  particular  message,  idea,  or  ideology.    Bomb  Threat  –  A  threat,  usually  verbal  or  written,  to  detonate  an  explosive  or  incendiary  device  to  cause  property  damage,  death,  or  injuries,  regardless  of  whether  or  not  such  a  device  actually  exists.    Hostage  Situation  –  A  situation  in  which  an  individual  or  group  forcibly  holds  a  person(s)  against  their  will,  often  threatening  harm  against  the  hostages,  themselves,  or  others  if  demands  are  not  met.    Major  Crimes  Against  Property  –  Those  crimes  committed  against  property,  which  affect  or  have  the  potential  to  affect  continued  operation  of  the  facility(s),  including  large-­‐scale  vandalism  and  theft  of  high  value  items.  

 Medical  

Food-­‐borne  Illness  –  Illnesses  resulting  from  the  consumption  of  contaminated  food  that  have  the  potential  to  spread  quickly  across  the  community.    Communicable  Disease  –  Diseases  transmitted  through  contact  with  contaminated  people,  animals,  or  surfaces  that  have  the  potential  to  spread  quickly  across  the  community.        

           

 

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Planning  Assumptions    General  Emergency  planning  requires  a  commonly  accepted  set  of  assumed  operational  conditions  that  provide  a  foundation  for  establishing  protocols  and  procedures.  The  following  assumptions  provide  the  basis  for  emergency  planning  at  UNTHSC.    Assumptions  All  emergencies  are  unique  occurrences.      Damage  may  cause  injuries,  death,  and  displacement  of  people.  Major  roads,  overpasses,  bridges,  and  local  streets  may  be  damaged.    Conditions  may  be  unsafe  to  travel  off  campus,  and  people  may  become  stranded  at  the  Health  Science  Center.    Special  populations  on  campus,  including  children,  those  with  disabilities,  and  non-­‐fluent  speakers  of  English,  will  require  specialized  attention  in  the  event  of  an  emergency.    UNTHSC  departments  will  largely  provide  the  same  type  of  services  during  an  emergency  as  those  that  are  provided  on  a  daily  basis  but  in  a  limited  capacity.    Various  departments  may  be  asked  to  expand  the  services  they  provide  and/or  perform  functions  that  they  do  not  ordinarily  perform.    Due  to  the  unique  demands  of  a  given  emergency,  any  employee’s  presence  may  be  required  on  campus  at  any  time.  As  such,  employees  may  be  given  little  notice  to  report  to  work.    Emergency  conditions  that  affect  campus  may  affect  the  surrounding  community,  including  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  and  Tarrant  County.    Regional  and  local  services,  including  those  provided  by  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  may  be  unavailable  for  some  period  of  time.    Critical  lifeline  utilities  and  services  may  be  interrupted,  including  water  delivery,  electrical  power,  natural  gas,  telephone  communications,  microwave  and  repeater-­‐based  radio  systems,  cellular  telephones,  and  information  systems.    Normal  suppliers  may  not  be  able  to  deliver  materials  or  services.                

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Actions  by  Phase  of  Emergency  Management    General  Emergency  management  is  the  managerial  function  charged  with  creating  the  framework  within  which  communities  reduce  vulnerability  to  hazards  and  cope  with  disasters.  The  standard  practice  is  to  view  emergency  management  activities  in  terms  of  four  phases:  preparedness,  response,  recovery,  and  mitigation.  The  UNTHSC  EMP  addresses  the  activities  that  UNTHSC  will  undertake  during  all  four  phases  of  emergency  management.    Preparedness  Preparedness  activities  are  the  actions  taken  in  advance  of  an  emergency  to  ensure  effective  response  and  recovery.  The  preparedness  activities  undertaken  by  UNTHSC  include:  

• Emergency  planning,  including  maintaining  this  plan  • Conducting  or  arranging  appropriate  training  for  emergency  responders,  EOC  Team  

members,  and  other  appropriate  UNTHSC  staff  • Identifying  and  acquiring  emergency  equipment  and  facilities  • Conducting  periodic  tests  to  evaluate  our  plans  and  training  • Performing  post-­‐incident  review  of  operations  following  any  test  or  emergency  

 Response  Response  refers  to  those  actions  taken  immediately  before  and  during  an  emergency  to  save  lives  and  protect  property.  Response  activities  include  warning,  emergency  medical  services,  firefighting,  law  enforcement  operations,  evacuation,  shelter  and  mass  care,  emergency  public  information,  search  and  rescue,  as  well  as  other  associated  functions.    Recovery  Recovery  refers  to  the  actions  and  implementation  of  programs  needed  to  help  individuals  and  the  campus  community  return  to  normal  after  an  emergency.  Recovery  involves  both  short-­‐term  and  long-­‐term  efforts.  Short-­‐term  operations  seek  to  restore  vital  services  to  the  campus  and  provide  for  the  basic  needs  of  the  community.  Long-­‐term  recovery  focuses  on  restoring  the  campus  to  its  normal  operating  state.  Examples  of  recovery  programs  include  restoration  of  Health  Science  Center  services,  debris  removal,  restoration  of  utilities,  mental  health  services  and  grief  counseling,  and  reconstruction  of  damaged  roads  and  buildings.    Mitigation  Hazard  mitigation  is  sustained  action  taken  to  reduce  or  eliminate  the  risk  to  human  life  and  property  from  hazards.  Mitigation  should  be  a  pre-­‐disaster  activity,  although  mitigation  may  also  occur  in  the  aftermath  of  an  emergency  situation  with  the  intent  of  avoiding  repetition  of  the  situation.  Mitigation  planning  involves  identifying  hazards  and  risk,  assessing  the  level  of  risk  the  community  is  willing  to  live  with,  and  determining  and  implementing  protective  actions  to  reduce  or  eliminate  risk  the  community  is  not  willing  to  deal  with.  Typically,  these  actions  are  summarized  in  a  hazard  mitigation  action  plan  which  guides  mitigation  projects  and  future  development  within  the  community.            

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Threat  Levels    General  UNTHSC  classifies  emergencies  using  a  three-­‐level  system,  according  to  an  increasing  threat  to  safety,  facilities  and  infrastructure,  and  operations  on  campus.  The  Threat  Level  will  be  determined  by  the  EOC  Leader  who,  in  consultation  with  the  UNTHSC  Police  Department  (UNTHSCPD),  UNTHSC  Safety  Office  staff,  or  other  appropriate  campus  entities,  will  consider  whether  the  situation  requires  a  high  level  of  coordination  to  save  lives,  protect  facilities  and  critical  infrastructure,  and/or  maintain/resume  normal  operations.  Levels  can  be  distinguished  by  the  level  of  coordination  among  campus  departments  and  external  organizations  and  agencies  that  is  required  to  effectively  manage  the  event.  During  response  activities,  the  Threat  Level  may  be  adjusted  as  needed,  reflecting  an  increased  or  lessened  need  for  coordination.    Note  that  on-­‐scene  emergency  response  activities  will  occur  regardless  of  whether  the  threat  level  is  changed  to  ‘Yellow’  or  ‘Red’.    Green  No  activation  of  the  EOC  On  a  daily  basis,  the  campus  Threat  Level  is  at  ‘Green’.  Minor  incidents  may  occur  but  response  services  (e.g.,  police,  fire,  etc.)  are  able  to  deal  with  them  without  activation  of  the  EOC.  Incidents  may  result  in  minor  injury  to  members  of  the  campus  community  and  minor  damage  to  Health  Science  Center  facilities,  and  will  likely  affect  only  a  localized  segment  of  campus.  Examples  may  include  a  minor  building  fire,  power  outage,  or  localized  flooding  of  a  building.  Possible  actions  include:  

• Response  agency  or  appropriate  department  manages  incident  • Various  elements  of  UNTHSC  community  may  become  involved  as  necessary  • UNTHSC  personnel  will  continue  to  monitor  for  changing  conditions  

 Yellow  Partial  activation  of  EOC  Level  ‘Yellow’  emergencies  are  those  in  which  emergency  conditions  may  be  present,  and  some  level  of  coordination  is  necessary  to  effectively  manage  the  event.  The  emergency  may  result  in  injury  to  members  of  the  campus  community  and/or  minor  to  major  damage  to  Health  Science  Center  facilities.  A  level  ‘Yellow’  emergency  may  affect  one  or  more  areas  of  the  Health  Science  Center  campus.  Examples  may  include  significant  flooding  on  campus,  confirmed  spread  of  communicable  disease  on  campus.  Possible  actions  include:  

• Part  or  all  of  EOC  Team  report  to  campus  Emergency  Operations  Center  as  determined  by  the  EOC  Leader  

• Emergency  notification  sent  • Situation  reports  developed  by  EOC  Team  and  disseminated  daily  or  as  needed  • Health  Science  Center  resources  made  available  as  necessary  to  manage  the  incident  • Health  Science  Center  activities  continue  to  the  extent  that  they  do  not  conflict  with  

response  operations  • Request  made  for  external  assistance  from  local,  state,  and/or  federal  authorities  

     

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Red  Full  activation  of  EOC  Level  ‘Red’  emergencies  are  those  in  which  major  emergency  conditions  are  present.  A  high  level  of  coordination  is  required  to  effectively  manage  the  event.  A  level  ‘Red’  emergency  may  result  in  mass  casualties,  major  damage  to  several  Health  Science  Center  facilities  and  infrastructure,  and  significant  disruptions  to  normal  campus  operations.  The  incident  will  likely  not  be  localized  to  a  single  area  and  may  affect  the  entire  University.  Examples  may  include  tornadic  activity  on  campus,  an  active  shooter  situation,  or  major  hazardous  materials  spill  on  or  near  campus.  Possible  actions  include:  

• All  EOC  Team  members  report  to  Emergency  Operations  Center  • Emergency  notification  sent  • Situation  reports  developed  by  EOC  Team  and  disseminated  daily  or  as  needed  • Health  Science  Center  resources  made  available  to  manage  the  incident  • Postponement  or  cancellation  of  UNTHSC  classes,  programs,  and/or  activities  • Request  made  for  external  assistance  from  local,  state,  and/or  federal  authorities  

                                                     

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Emergency  Organization    General  To  ensure  efficient  and  effective  response  to  and  recovery  from  emergencies,  UNTHSC  builds  on  existing  organizational  structures  by  further  defining  the  roles,  responsibilities,  and  reporting  relationships  that  the  Health  Science  Center  will  utilize  during  emergencies.  The  emergency  organization  at  UNTHSC  is  portrayed  in  Figure  1  Emergency  Organization.      

 Figure  1.  Emergency  Organization  

Policy  Group  The  Policy  Group  is  composed  of  the  President,  who  is  the  chief  official  at  the  UNTHSC  campus,  and  the  Executive  Team.  The  Policy  Group  provides  strategic  direction  for  UNTHSC  and  communicates  directly  with  the  EOC  Leader.  The  line  of  succession  for  the  President  is  specified  in  Appendix  I:  Lines  of  Succession.    

Preparedness  phase  responsibilities:  • Has  ultimate  responsibility  for  the  safety  of  the  campus  community  

 Response  and  recovery  phase  responsibilities:  

• Has  ultimate  responsibility  for  the  effective  and  efficient  management  of  an  incident  

• Makes  determination  regarding  suspension  of  UNTHSC  operations  • Authorizes  emergency  expenditures  • Informs  Chancellor  and  Board  of  Regents  of  emergency  situations  

     

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EOC  Leader  The  EOC  Leader  is  a  designee  of  the  President.  He/she  communicates  directly  with  the  Policy  Group  during  an  emergency.  For  this  reason,  the  EOC  Leader  should  be  an  executive.  The  EOC  Leader  also  communicates  with  the  Incident  Commander  and  provides  leadership  to  the  EOC  Team.  The  line  of  succession  for  the  EOC  Leader  is  specified  in  Appendix  I:  Lines  of  Succession.    

Preparedness  phase  responsibilities:  • Co-­‐chairs  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  • Provides  guidance  to  the  emergency  management  program  

 Response  and  recovery  phase  responsibilities:  

• Determines  when  to  raise  and  lower  the  campus  Threat  Level  • Directs  Health  Science  Center-­‐wide  response  and  recovery  activities  • Has  decision  making  authority,  regarding  the  allocation  of  campus  resources  

during  an  emergency,  through  authority  delegated  by  the  President  • Provides  recommendations  to  the  Policy  Group  regarding  suspension  of  

UNTHSC  operations    EOC  Team  The  EOC  Team  is  led  by  the  EOC  Leader  and  staffed  by  various  senior  administrators  on  campus.  It  conducts  operations  from  within  an  Emergency  Operations  Center.  EOC  Team  members  represent  the  emergency  functions  that  will  need  to  be  accomplished  during  an  emergency.  EOC  Team  membership  is  specified  in  Appendix  I:  Lines  of  Succession.  Various  subject  matter  experts  may  be  called  upon  to  join  the  EOC  Team  as  needed  during  an  incident  to  serve  specific  purposes.    

Preparedness  phase  responsibilities:  • Receives  training  to  enable  the  successful  completion  of  responsibilities  • Participates  in  emergency  tests  

 Response  and  recovery  phase  responsibilities:  

• Supports  the  Incident  Commander  through  allocation  of  campus  resources,  documentation  of  the  incident,  and  maintenance  of  situational  awareness  

• Coordinates  with  other  regional  emergency  operation  centers,  including  the  City  of  Fort  Worth,  Tarrant  County,  and  Disaster  District  Committee  

• Prepares  public  information  to  be  disseminated  to  internal  and  external  stakeholders  

• Sends  emergency  notification  to  campus  community  in  coordination  with  Incident  Commander  

• Coordinates  with  external  stakeholders  and  partner  agencies  • Coordinates  with  campus  departments  • Provides  guidance  and  support  for  the  implementation  of  departmental  

continuity  plans    UNTHSC  Departments  For  the  purposes  of  this  plan,  the  term  UNTHSC  Departments  encompasses  all  departments  and  other  organizational  units  (e.g.,  programs,  centers,  institutes,  etc.)  at  UNTHSC.  During  

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emergency  operations,  department  heads  will  retain  administrative  control  over  their  unit,  personnel,  equipment,  and  overall  operation.  Department  heads  will  be  succeeded  in  accordance  with  departmental  guidelines.    

Preparedness  phase  responsibilities:  • Undertake  continuity  planning  to  enable  operations  to  be  maintained  or  resumed  as  

quickly  as  possible  following  an  emergency  • Develop  plans,  policies,  and  procedures  to  assist  in  the  completion  of  tasks  as  

described  in  this  plan  • Maintain  an  inventory  of  all  departmental  assets,  including  all  emergency  contracts  

entered  into  with  private  enterprises  • Receive  training  to  enable  the  successful  completion  of  responsibilities  • Participate  in  emergency  tests  

 Response  and  recovery  phase  responsibilities:  

• Continue  to  provide  services  during  an  emergency  to  the  extent  possible  • Support  the  EOC  and  the  Incident  Commander  • Provide  situation  reports  to  the  EOC  as  requested  • Maintain  accurate  records  of  the  use  of  all  personnel,  equipment,  and  supplies  

during  an  emergency  in  accordance  with  the  ‘Administrative  Policies’  set  forth  in  this  plan  

 Incident  Commander  The  first  responder  to  arrive  at  the  scene  of  an  incident  will  establish  Incident  Command  and  will  assume  the  position  of  Incident  Commander.  As  an  incident  continues  and  escalates,  the  position  of  Incident  Commander  may  be  transferred  to  more  experienced  personnel.    Assignment  of  this  position  will  be  dictated  by  the  unique  characteristics  of  the  situation  and  will  typically  include  representation  from  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  and/or  the  UNTHSC  Police  Department.  If  the  emergency  situation  is  outside  the  purview  of  either  of  these  departments,  the  EOC  Leader  will  appoint  an  Incident  Commander  for  the  emergency.    In  most  cases,  Incident  Command  will  communicate  directly  with  the  EOC  Leader.  In  situations  where  non-­‐UNT  personnel  have  assumed  Incident  Command,  UNTHSCPD  may  serve  as  a  proxy  for  Incident  Command  in  interactions  with  the  EOC  Leader.    Depending  on  the  situation,  the  Incident  Commander  may  conduct  operations  from  an  on-­‐scene  Incident  Command  Post,  the  campus  Emergency  Operations  Center,  or  other  location  to  be  determined.  Various  functions  of  the  Incident  Command  System  may  be  split  between  the  campus  EOC  and  the  on  scene  incident  command  post.  The  Incident  Command  System  is  described  in  Appendix  F:  NIMS  Summary.    

Response  and  recovery  phase  responsibilities:  • Identifies  the  nature  of  the  incident,  the  exact  location,  and  the  severity  • Isolates  the  scene  by  establishing  a  perimeter  • Develops  an  Incident  Action  Plan  

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• Directs  and  controls  on-­‐scene  response  and  manages  resources  committed  there  

• Warns  the  population  in  the  area  of  the  incident,  providing  emergency  instructions  to  them    

• Determines  and  implements  protective  measures  (e.g.,  evacuation  or  shelter-­‐in-­‐place)  for  the  population  in  the  immediate  area  and  for  emergency  responders  at  the  scene  

• Implements  traffic  control  arrangements  in  and  around  the  scene  • Documents  major  activities  of  response  personnel  and  man-­‐hours  spent  on  the  

response  • Briefs  in-­‐coming  Incident  Commander  if  transfer  of  command  occurs  • Establishes  Unified  Command  when  necessary  • Requests  activation  of  EOC  when  necessary  

 When  EOC  is  activated:  

• Provide  the  EOC  with  an  initial  situation  report  • Keep  the  EOC  informed  of  the  current  situation  through  situation  reports  • Request  additional  resources  from  the  EOC,  as  needed  • Provide  additional  information  to  the  Public  Information  Officer  for  media  

release  preparation                                              

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Campus  Safety  Groups    General  In  addition  to  the  emergency  organization  described  in  previous  pages,  UNTHSC  utilizes  a  number  of  groups  to  support  campus  safety  efforts.  The  committees  and  teams  described  below  serve  unique  purposes  and  each  represents  a  wide  swath  of  the  campus  community.    Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  The  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  is  charged  with  reviewing  and  evaluating  emergency  planning  documents,  including  the  UNTHSC  EMP.  The  committee  helps  shape  emergency  planning  efforts  by  providing  feedback  on  initiatives  undertaken  by  the  Safety  Office  and  by  the  EOC  Team.  The  committee  recommends  planning  documents  to  the  President  for  approval.  The  membership  of  the  committee  is  presented  in  Appendix  J:  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee.    Safety  Committee  The  charge  of  the  safety  committee  is  to  take  a  broad  perspective  and  input  from  diverse  groups  to  advise  the  President  on  safety  matters.      Radiation  Safety  Committee  The  institutional  radiation  safety  committee  oversees  the  safe  use  of  radioactive  materials  and  radiation  producing  devices  at  the  Health  Science  Center  in  accordance  with  the  institutional  radioactive  materials  license  and  X-­‐ray  registration.    The  day-­‐to-­‐day  operations  of  these  programs  are  delegated  to  the  radiation  safety  officer  named  on  the  license  and  registration.    Institutional  Biosafety  Committee  (IBC)  The  IBC  oversees  work  with  recombinant  molecules,  genetically  modified  organisms  and  microbiological  safety  in  research  laboratories  of  the  Health  Science  Center.  The  day-­‐to-­‐day  operations  of  the  biosafety  program  are  delegated  to  the  Biosafety  Officer.    Infection  Control  Committee  The  Infection  Control  Committee  oversees  infection  control  issues  related  to  clinical  practice  operations,  and  becomes  involved  when  there  are  communicable  disease  incidents  on  campus.    The  day-­‐to-­‐day  operation  of  the  infection  control  program  is  delegated  to  the  Infection  Control  Coordinator.    Campus  Security  Report  Team  The  Campus  Security  Report  Team  prepares  the  annually  produced  Campus  Security  Report  required  by  The  Jeanne  Clery  Disclosure  of  Campus  Security  Policy  and  Campus  Crime  Statistics  Act.  This  report  includes  information  regarding  Health  Science  Center  safety  and  security  policies,  statistics,  and  educational  efforts  and  programs  designed  to  address  campus  safety,  including  a  statement  of  current  campus  policies  regarding  emergency  response  and  evacuation  procedures.          

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Plan  Activation    General  In  most  cases,  the  UNTHSC  Police  Department  (UNTPD)  serves  as  the  initial  point  of  contact  for  reporting  emergency  situations  and  as  the  central  point  of  communication  during  the  response  and  resolution  of  an  emergency.  All  reports  of  emergencies  affecting  the  UNTHSC  campus  that  are  received  by  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  dispatch  are  immediately  relayed  to  UNTPD.  In  some  cases,  reports  of  non-­‐security  related  emergencies  may  initially  be  received  by  other  UNTHSC  departments,  such  as  outbreaks  of  contagious  diseases,  utility  outages,  and  severe  weather  events.    Activation  When  UNTHSCPD  or  other  UNTHSC  department  receives  an  initial  report  of  an  event  that  is  imminent  or  occurring  on  or  near  campus  which  threatens  life,  critical  infrastructure,  and/or  normal  campus  operations,  the  affected  department(s)  will  confirm  the  report  and  initiate  any  necessary  response  actions.  If  the  affected  department(s)  determines  that  the  event  will  require  additional  coordination  across  multiple  departments,  agencies,  or  other  organizations,  the  departmental  leadership  will  contact  the  EOC  Leader.    Upon  discussing  the  situation  with  the  affected  department,  the  EOC  Leader  will  consider  whether  the  event  will  require  a  high  level  of  coordination.  If  so,  he/she  may  raise  the  campus  Threat  Level  to  ‘Yellow’  or  ‘Red’  and  initiate  any  of  the  following  actions:    

• Notify  the  President  of  the  situation  • Notify  the  Chancellor  of  the  situation  • Issuance  of  emergency  notification  messages  as  appropriate  • Instruct  appropriate  members  of  the  EOC  Team  to  report  to  the  emergency  operations  

center  • Notify  other  appropriate  departments  of  the  situation  •  

If  a  decision  is  made  for  the  campus  Threat  Level  to  remain  at  ‘Green’,  affected  UNTHSC  departments  will  continue  to  monitor  the  situation  for  developments  which  may  require  an  escalation  to  level  ‘Yellow’  or  ‘Red’.    Deactivation  When  the  EOC  Leader  determines  that  a  high  level  of  coordination  is  no  longer  needed,  the  campus  Threat  Level  will  return  to  ‘Green’,  EOC  Team  members  may  return  to  their  normal  status,  and  the  Emergency  Operations  Center  will  return  to  daily  operating  status.    Note,  however,  that  while  the  on-­‐scene  incident  command  operation  is  normally  deactivated  once  the  need  for  response  has  ended,  continued  activation  of  the  EOC  may  be  necessary  to  coordinate  recovery  activities.  In  recovery,  the  Emergency  Operations  Center  may  compile  damage  assessments,  assess  long  term  needs,  manage  donations,  monitor  the  restoration  of  utilities,  oversee  access  to  damaged  areas,  and  other  tasks.          

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Local,  State,  and  Federal  Assistance    General  Some  emergencies  may  be  of  such  an  extent  that  UNTHSC’s  own  resources  are  inadequate  to  meet  the  demands  of  response  and  recovery  activities.  In  such  situations,  UNTHSC  will  request  emergency  assistance  from  outside  jurisdictions,  agencies,  and  organizations.    All  external  assistance  furnished  to  the  Health  Science  Center  is  intended  to  supplement  Health  Science  Center  resources  and  not  substitute  for  such  resources,  which  include  mutual  aid  resources,  equipment  purchases  or  leases,  or  resources  covered  by  emergency  service  contracts.    Channels  for  requesting  emergency  assistance  are  portrayed  in  Figure  2  Emergency  Assistance.    Local  Assistance  Requests  for  resources  from  the  on-­‐scene  Incident  Commander  will  be  routed  to  the  UNTHSC  Emergency  Operations  Center,  the  City  of  Fort  Worth,  or  Tarrant  County,  depending  on  the  situation.  These  groups  will  generally  work  together  to  resolve  resource  requests.  UNTHSC  must  request  assistance  from  the  City  and  County  before  requesting  aid  from  the  State.  The  City  or  County  Emergency  Management  Offices  will  facilitate  the  process  of  requesting  aid  from  neighboring  jurisdictions.    State  Assistance  Requests  for  State  assistance  will  be  made  to  the  Disaster  District  Committee  (DDC)  Chairperson  who  is  the  Department  of  Public  Safety  (DPS)  Captain  located  at  the  district  office  in  Hurst,  Texas.  State  emergency  assistance  to  local  governments  begins  at  the  DDC  level,  and  the  key  person  to  validate  a  request  for,  obtain,  and  provide  that  state  assistance  and  support  is  the  DDC  Chairperson.  The  DDC  Chairperson  has  the  authority  to  utilize  all  state  resources  within  the  district  to  respond  to  a  request  for  assistance,  with  the  exception  of  the  National  Guard.  Use  of  National  Guard  resources  requires  the  approval  of  the  Governor.  The  Disaster  District  staff  will  forward  requests  for  assistance  that  cannot  be  satisfied  within  the  District  to  the  State  Operations  Center  (SOC)  in  Austin,  Texas.  The  District  Coordinator  will  facilitate  the  process  of  requesting  aid  from  the  State.    Federal  Assistance  If  resources  required  to  control  an  emergency  situation  are  not  available  within  the  State,  the  Governor  may  request  assistance  from  other  states  pursuant  to  a  number  of  interstate  compacts  or  from  the  federal  government  through  the  Federal  Emergency  Management  Agency.      For  major  emergencies  and  disasters  for  which  a  Presidential  declaration  has  been  issued,  federal  agencies  may  be  mobilized  to  provide  assistance  to  states  and  local  governments.  The  National  Response  Framework  describes  the  policies,  planning  assumptions,  concept  of  operations,  and  responsibilities  of  designated  federal  agencies  for  various  response  and  recovery  functions.    FEMA  has  the  primary  responsibility  for  coordinating  federal  disaster  assistance.  No  direct  

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federal  disaster  assistance  is  authorized  prior  to  a  Presidential  emergency  or  disaster  declaration,  but  FEMA  has  limited  authority  to  stage  initial  response  resources  near  the  disaster  site  and  activate  command  and  control  structures  prior  to  a  declaration.  The  Department  of  Defense  has  the  authority  to  commit  its  resources  to  save  lives  prior  to  an  emergency  or  disaster  declaration.    

 Figure  2.  Emergency  Assistance  

   

   

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Administrative  Policies    General  The  following  sets  forth  general  policies  to  ensure  effective  responses,  timely  resumption  of  campus  operations,  and  efficient  reimbursement  of  allowable  expenses  from  state  and  federal  authorities.    Reporting  Requirements    

Hazardous  Materials  Spill  Report  If  UNTHSC  is  responsible  for  a  release  of  hazardous  materials  of  a  type  or  quantity  that  must  be  reported  to  state  and  federal  agencies,  the  department  or  agency  responsible  for  the  spill  shall  make  the  required  report  in  coordination  with  Risk  Management  Services.  Departmental  plans,  policies,  and  procedures  should  specify  the  procedures  for  producing  such  reports.  If  the  party  responsible  for  a  reportable  spill  cannot  be  located,  the  Safety  Office  will  ensure  that  the  required  report(s)  are  made.    Emergency  Report  If  an  on-­‐going  incident  appears  likely  to  worsen  and  it  is  anticipated  that  the  Health  Science  Center  will  require  assistance  from  neighboring  jurisdictions  and/or  the  state,  the  EOC  will  contact  the  District  Coordinator.    Situation  Report  During  any  occurrence  for  which  the  campus  Threat  Level  is  raised  to  ‘Yellow’  or  ‘Red’,  an  initial  situation  report  should  be  prepared  by  the  EOC  and  distributed  to  the  Policy  Group  and  other  appropriate  members  of  the  campus  leadership.  Subsequent  reports  will  be  prepared  and  disseminated  as  needed.  Additionally,  various  campus  departments  may  be  asked  to  prepare  and  submit  situation  reports  to  the  EOC  when  the  campus  Threat  Level  is  elevated.  

   Agreements  and  Contracts  Should  Health  Science  Center  resources  prove  to  be  inadequate  during  an  emergency,  requests  will  be  made  for  assistance  from  neighboring  jurisdictions,  agencies,  and  private  industry  in  accordance  with  existing  mutual-­‐aid  agreements,  contracts,  and  those  agreements  and  contracts  entered  into  during  the  emergency.  Such  assistance  may  include  equipment,  personnel,  services,  or  supplies.    When  developing  agreements  and  contracts,  the  following  guidelines  should  be  adhered  to:  

• All  agreements  should  be  in  writing  • Agreements  and  contracts  should  identify  the  local  officials  authorized  to  request  

assistance  pursuant  to  those  documents  • Advice  offered  by  Office  of  General  Council  will  be  an  integral  component  of  any  mutual  

aid  agreements    The  agreements  and  contracts  pertinent  to  emergency  management  that  UNTHSC  is  party  to  are  summarized  in  Appendix  H:  Summary  of  Agreements  and  Contracts.  

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 Funding  for  Emergency  Response  During  the  preparedness  phase,  the  UNTHSC  Police  Department  and  emergency  management  staff  coordinate  with  appropriate  campus  entities  to  acquire  resources  for  preventing  emergencies,  such  as  security  equipment,  and  resources  for  responding  to  emergencies,  such  as  communications  equipment.    During  the  response  to  and  recovery  from  an  emergency,  UNTHSC  departments  are  expected,  to  the  extent  possible  given  the  unique  circumstances  of  a  given  emergency,  to  continue  providing  services  and  are  responsible  for  the  associated  costs  of  doing  so.  As  noted  below,  departments  must  keep  detailed  records  of  all  costs  incurred  during  an  emergency.    Resource  needs  for  response  and  recovery  activities  that  a  department  cannot  meet  on  its  own  should  be  directed  to  the  EOC.  The  EOC  Leader,  in  coordination  with  the  Policy  Group,  will  determine  available  funding  for  making  additional  emergency  expenditures.    Record  Keeping  Each  UNTHSC  department  is  responsible  for  establishing  the  administrative  controls  necessary  to  manage  the  expenditure  of  funds  and  to  provide  reasonable  accountability  and  justification  for  expenditures  made  to  support  emergency  operations.  This  shall  be  done  in  accordance  with  established  Health  Science  Center  fiscal  policies  and  standard  cost  accounting  procedures.    

Activity  Logs  The  Incident  Commander  and  the  EOC  will  maintain  accurate  logs  recording  key  response  activities,  including:  

• Activation  or  deactivation  of  emergency  facilities  • Emergency  notifications  to  other  local  governments  and  to  state  and  federal  

agencies  • Significant  changes  in  the  emergency  situation  • Major  commitments  of  resources  or  requests  for  additional  resources  from  

external  sources  • Issuance  of  protective  action  recommendations  to  the  public  • Number  of  injuries  and/or  casualties  • Containment  or  termination  of  the  incident  

 Emergency  Costs  All  departments  will  maintain  records  summarizing  the  use  of  personnel,  equipment,  and  supplies  during  the  response  to  day-­‐to-­‐day  incidents  to  obtain  an  estimate  of  annual  emergency  response  costs  that  can  be  used  in  preparing  future  department  or  agency  budgets.    For  emergencies,  all  departments  participating  in  the  emergency  response  shall  maintain  detailed  records  of  costs  for  emergency  operations  to  include:  

• Personnel  (especially  overtime  costs)  • Equipment  operations  • Leased  or  rented  equipment  

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• Contract  services  to  support  emergency  operations  • Specialized  supplies  expended  for  emergency  operations  

 These  records  may  be  used  to  recover  costs  from  the  responsible  party  or  insurers  or  as  a  basis  for  requesting  financial  assistance  for  certain  allowable  response  and  recovery  costs  from  the  state  and/or  federal  government.    Preservation  of  Records  In  order  to  continue  normal  Health  Science  Center  operations  following  an  emergency,  vital  records  must  be  protected.  All  UNTHSC  departments  are  required  to  undertake  departmental  continuity  planning.  This  is  described  in  more  detail  in  the  ‘Continuity  Planning’  emergency  function  of  this  plan.  

                                                           

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Emergency  Functions    General  During  most  emergencies,  certain  functions  will  need  to  be  carried  out  to  support  the  University’s  response.  Emergency  functions  will  be  carried  out  using  a  team  approach.  This  section  outlines  some  of  the  general  responsibilities  of  departments  and  external  agencies  for  the  completion  of  emergency  functions.    The  UNTHSC  EMP  is  based  upon  the  concept  that  the  emergency  functions  that  must  be  performed  by  UNTHSC  departments  generally  parallel  some  of  their  normal  day-­‐to-­‐day  functions.  To  the  extent  possible,  the  same  personnel  and  material  resources  used  for  day-­‐to-­‐day  activities  will  be  employed  during  emergency  situations.  Units  that  have  been  assigned  responsibility  for  performing  an  emergency  function  must  develop  or  participate  in  the  development  of  any  plans,  policies,  and  procedures  necessary  to  support  the  completion  of  the  stated  capability.  Any  plans,  policies,  or  procedures  that  are  produced  will  be  held,  maintained,  and  updated  by  the  responsible  department  and  a  copy  will  be  provided  to  emergency  management  staff  (with  the  exception  of  UNTHSC  Police  Department  General  Orders  which  will  be  maintained  internally  by  that  department).    Format  The  pages  that  follow  are  descriptions  of  the  emergency  functions  that  UNTHSC  will  perform  during  emergency  response.  The  key  terms  used  in  each  function  are  defined  as  follows:  

 General  defines  the  function  and  describes  assumptions  about  the  operational  capabilities  of  involved  departments.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  describes  the  primary  UNTHSC  departments  and  external  agencies  that  are  involved  in  carrying  out  the  function.    Tasks  describes  the  primary  tasks  to  be  carried  out  by  coordinating  departments  and  agencies.    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  lists  the  documents  that  UNTHSC  uses  to  implement  the  tasks  that  will  be  carried  out  

 Emergency  Function:  Warning  

 General  During  or  immediately  prior  to  an  emergency  situation  it  may,  depending  on  the  unique  characteristics  of  the  emergency,  be  necessary  to  send  emergency  notification  to  the  campus  community,  providing  guidance  on  the  appropriate  actions  that  recipients  should  take  in  response.    When  an  Authorized  Official2  receives  an  initial  report  of  an  imminent  or  already  occurring  situation  that  poses  an  immediate  threat  to  life,  safety,  or  security  on      2Authorized  Officials,  including  titles  and  responsibilities,  are  described  in  depth  in  the  Emergency  Notification  Protocol.  

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campus,  he/she  will  seek  additional  information  to  confirm  the  report.  Following  confirmation,  the  Authorized  Official  will  determine  the  appropriate  message  content,  providing  at  a  minimum  the  nature  of  the  threat,  the  location  of  the  threat,  and  actions  that  should  be  taken  by  affected  or  potentially  affected  populations.  Based  on  the  nature  of  the  threat,  the  Authorized  Official  will  determine  the  segment(s)  of  the  campus  community  to  receive  emergency  notification  and  the  appropriate  tools  to  communicate  that  threat.  The  Authorized  Official  will  then  approve  the  issuance  of  notification  and  either  issue  the  notification  message  or  contact  a  trained  user  of  the  notification  system  to  issue  the  message.  

 The  City  of  Fort  Worth  may  utilize  its  own  warning  systems  (e.g.,  outdoor  warning  sirens  and/or  Nixle  messages  (http://www.nixle.com),  free,  but  sign-­‐up  is  required)  as  needed  to  warn  members  of  the  Fort  Worth  community,  which  includes  the  UNTHSC  campus.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNTHSC  Police  Department  Marketing  and  Communications  Safety  Office  

 Tasks  

• Confirm  that  there  is  a  significant  emergency  or  dangerous  situation  • Develop  the  content  of  emergency  notification  messages  • Determine  the  appropriate  segment(s)  of  the  campus  community  to  receive  

warning  • Disseminate  emergency  notification  messages  • Provide  updates  to  the  campus  community  as  needed  • Notify  appropriate  members  of  the  UNTHSC  campus  leadership  • Periodically  test  emergency  notification  systems  

 Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  

• Emergency  Notification  Protocol                                  

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Emergency  Function:  Public  Information    

General  Regular  updates  of  emergency  response  activities  will  be  provided  to  internal  and  external  stakeholders  during  emergency  response  operations.  Groups  requiring  information  may  include  students,  faculty,  staff,  parents,  and  the  media.    If  the  EOC  is  activated,  a  member  of  URCM  will  report  to  the  Emergency  Operations  Center  and  serve  as  the  Public  Information  Officer  for  the  emergency.  From  that  location,  the  Public  Information  Officer  will  coordinate  with  the  Emergency  Operations  Center  and  the  Incident  Commander  to  develop  and  disseminate  public  information  messages  to  all  internal  and  external  stakeholders.    Depending  on  the  need,  a  number  of  vehicles  may  be  used  to  disseminate  information.  Certain  methods  will  require  a  number  of  departments  to  work  together  to  ensure  their  success,  such  as  the  use  of  call  centers,  certain  websites,  media  center,  etc.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Marketing  and  Communications    Tasks  

• Gather  and  disseminate  emergency  public  information  • Hold  news  briefings  and  issue  news  releases  as  needed  • Establish  and  supervise  a  public  information  center  when  needed  for  the  

dissemination  of  information  and  coordination  of  timely  news  releases  to  the  media  

• Coordinate  between  the  news  media  and  agencies  having  emergency  functions  

• Establish  and  maintain  a  system  for  handling  public  inquiries  as  appropriate  • Secure  printed  and  photographic  documentation  of  the  situation  for  Health  

Science  Center  records,  internal  communication,  and  dissemination  to  the  public  

• Coordinate  public  information  activities  with  regional  partners,  including  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  and  Tarrant  County  

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Emergency  Function:  Communications    General  Various  types  of  communications  links  will  be  relied  upon  to  transmit  data  and  other  forms  of  information  during  an  emergency.  However,  emergencies  may  render  these  links  unavailable  for  a  period  of  time.  If  this  occurs,  it  will  become  necessary  to  temporarily  use  other  forms  of  communication  and  simultaneously  coordinate  efforts  to  restore  the  links.  In  the  event  of  a  failure  of  UNT’s  communication  systems,  Information  Technology  Services  (ITS)  may  collaborate  with  external  parties  to  determine  if  a  third-­‐party  system  is  available  and  configurable  to  work  within  UNTHSC’s  existing  communications  infrastructure.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Information  Technology  Services  UNTHSC  Police  Department    Tasks  

• Establish  and  maintain  communication  links  with  area  response  organizations  during  an  event  

• Identify  the  communications  systems  available  within  the  local  area  and  determine  the  connectivity  of  those  systems  

• Develop  plans  and  procedures  for  coordinated  use  of  the  various  communications  systems  available  to  the  Health  Science  Center  during  emergencies,  including  telecom  and  datacom  capabilities  

• Recover  campus  telecommunications  and  data  communications  capabilities  if  disrupted  

• Assist  with  activation  of  emergency  operations  center  through  supporting  technologies,  including  telecommunications  and  data  communications  capabilities  

• Maintain  information  technology  security  of  core  enterprise  business  functions    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  Information  Technology  Disaster  Recovery  Plan  UNTHSC  Police  Department  General  Orders      

                         

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Emergency  Function:  Emergency  Operations  Center    General  During  emergency  situations  which  require  a  high  level  of  coordination,  it  may  be  necessary  to  activate  the  EOC  to  manage  the  campus  response.  The  EOC  will  be  activated  at  a  level  (Yellow  or  Red)  necessary  to  carry  out  the  tasks  that  must  be  performed.  The  EOC  Team  members  will  report  to  and  work  in  an  established  Emergency  Operations  Center.    The  primary  campus  Emergency  Operations  Center  (EOC)  will  be  located  in  the  Police  Department  Building,  conference  room.  The  backup  location  is  in  the  Gibson  D.  Lewis  Library,  room  116A.    The  EOC  Team  will  be  led  by  the  EOC  Leader.  Emergency  functions  will  be  carried  out  through  the  collaborative  interaction  of  EOC  Team  members  from  within  the  Emergency  Operations  Center.  The  EOC  will  coordinate  with  and  support  campus  departments,  both  making  and  receiving  requests  for  various  resources  and  services.    The  EOC  will  also  coordinate  with  and  support  the  Incident  Commander.  The  Incident  Commander  will  send  information  to  the  EOC  as  well  as  make  various  resource  requests,  which  the  EOC  will  attempt  to  fill.    When  resource  requests  received  from  campus  departments  or  the  Incident  Commander  cannot  be  filled  through  available  campus  resources,  the  EOC  will  coordinate  with  agencies  and  organizations  outside  the  Health  Science  Center  to  make  the  necessary  acquisitions.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  EOC  Team    Tasks  

• Convert  the  designated  facility  space  into  an  operational  Emergency  Operations  Center  

• Monitor  potential  threats  • Support  on-­‐scene  response  operations  • Maintain  situational  awareness  of  event  • Analyze  problems  and  formulate  options  for  solving  them  • Receive,  compile,  and  display  data  on  the  emergency  situation  and  resource  

status  and  commitments  as  a  basis  for  planning  • Establish  policies  and  priorities  for  the  use  of  resources  • Maintain  coordination  with  regional  emergency  operations  centers  • Gather,  evaluate,  and  disseminate  information  to  the  public  • Prepare  and  disseminate  periodic  reports  • Request  external  assistance  when  necessary  from  other  jurisdictions,  volunteer  

organizations,  businesses,  or  the  State  as  needed    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  None  

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Emergency  Function:  Evacuation    General  During  an  emergency  situation,  circumstances  may  necessitate  that  a  building,  segment  of  campus,  or  the  entirety  of  campus  be  evacuated  in  order  to  protect  the  lives  of  campus  occupants.    All  occupants  of  campus  property  are  expected  to  evacuate  when  instructed  to  do  so  by  emergency  personnel,  including  UNTHSCPD,  Safety  Office,  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  or  City  of  Fort  Worth  Police  Department.    Building  occupants  will  require  guidance  from  emergency  responders  on  the  proper  actions  to  take  and  when  it  is  safe,  if  at  all,  to  re-­‐enter.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNTHSC  Police  Department  Safety  Office  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  City  of  Fort  Worth  Police  Department    Tasks  

• Order,  when  necessary,  the  evacuation  of  specific  buildings,  segments  of  campus,  or  the  entire  campus  

• Coordinate  campus  evacuation,  when  necessary,  including  route  selection  and  determination  of  traffic  control  requirements  

• Utilize  building  specific  evacuation  plans,  including  identifying  evacuation  routes  and  designating  congregating  locations  for  building  occupants  

• Perform  evacuation  planning  for  special  needs  facilities  and  populations    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  None      

                                 

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Emergency  Function:  Shelter  and  Mass  Care    General  Following  an  emergency,  the  need  may  arise  for  UNTHSC  to  provide  basic  medical  care  to  various  populations  including  citizens  of  the  City  of  Fort  Worth,  or  evacuees  from  disasters  affecting  other  areas  of  the  country  (e.g.,  evacuees  of  hurricanes  affecting  the  Gulf  Coast).  Additionally,  UNTHSC  may  be  called  upon  to  support  data  infrastructure  at  nearby  large  venues  used  by  other  organizations  for  shelters.  

 Efforts  to  provide  these  services  to  large  numbers  of  people  will  require  a  high  level  of  coordination  from  a  diverse  range  of  departments  and  agencies.      Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNT  Health  Information  Technology  Services  UNT  Police  Department  Safety  Office  Facilities  Management  Office  of  Student  Affairs  Fort  Worth  Emergency  Management,  Tarrant  County  Public  Health,  Tarrant  County  Emergency  Management    Tasks  

• Coordinate  with  all  involved  UNTHSC  departments,  relief  agencies,  and  volunteer  groups  

• Coordinate  with  Fort  Worth  Emergency  Management  and  Tarrant  County  Public  Health  to  support  shelter  operations  in  Tarrant  County  

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Emergency  Function:  Medical  Care  and  Mental  Health  General  Some  emergencies  will  result  in  the  need  for  medical  care  and/or  mental  health  services  to  be  provided  to  affected  populations.    UNT  Health  and  The  Student  Assistance  Program  (SAP)  are  equipped  to  provide  basic  health  care  services  to  enrolled  students  including  acute  care  for  accidental  injuries,  basic  diagnostic  x-­‐rays,  and  psychological  services.  During  a  mass  casualty  incident,  UNT  Health  will  provide  care  to  ambulatory  patients  including  students.  UNTHSC  relies  on  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  to  provide  emergency  medical  services  to  the  campus  community.  

 Mental  health  services,  including  grief  counseling,  will  be  provided  to  UNTHSC  students  through  the  joint  efforts  of  UNT  Health  and  the  SAP.    The  Tarrant  County  Public  Health  Department  assists  the  UNTHSC  campus  by  providing  health  and  medical  advice  and  assistance  during  emergency  situations,  when  requested.  This  may  include  conducting  epidemiological  and  disease  investigation  surveillance  as  appropriate  and  coordinating  and  conducting  Point  of  Dispensing  Sites  throughout  Tarrant  County.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNT  Health  Student  Assistance  Program  Human  Resources  Safety  Office  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  Tarrant  County  Public  Health  Department  Texas  Department  of  State  Health  Services      Tasks  

• Coordinate  emergency  medical  services  when  necessary  • Triage  victims  at  the  site  of  a  mass  casualty  incident  • Coordinate  the  provision  of  mental  health  services,  including  grief  counseling  • Coordinate  the  collection,  identification,  and  interment  of  deceased  victims  • Coordinate  with  Tarrant  County  Health  Department  and  Texas  Department  of  

State  Health  Services  for  management  of  public  health  concerns    

Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  Fort  Worth  Emergency  Plan  Health  and  Medical  Annex        

         

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Emergency  Function:  Law  Enforcement    General  Most  emergency  situations  involve  a  law  enforcement  component.  The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  is  the  primary  provider  of  law  enforcement  services  to  the  UNTHSC  campus.  UNTHSCPD  has  a  mutual  aid  agreement  with  local  law  enforcement  for  the  investigation  of  alleged  criminal  offenses  and  maintains  liaison  with  state  and  federal  law  enforcement  agencies  in  support  of  campus  security  and  safety  efforts.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNT  Police  Department    Tasks  

• Maintain  law  and  order  • Respond  to  emergencies  which  pose  a  threat  to  the  health  and  safety  of  the  

campus  community  • Perform  traffic  control  for  evacuations  and  other  appropriate  situations  • Control  access  to  damaged  areas  to  protect  public  health  and  safety  and  

deter  theft  • Provide  security  for  emergency  meeting  locations,  including  the  campus  

Emergency  Operations  • Center,  Incident  Command  Post,  media  briefing  locations,  temporary  call  

centers,  and  shelters  • Request  additional  resources  from  neighboring  law  enforcement  

jurisdictions,  including  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Police  Department  as  needed  pursuant  to  inter-­‐local  agreements  

 Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  UNTHSC  Police  Department  General  Orders      

                                 

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Emergency  Function:  Fire    General  Any  fire  may  result  an  emergency  situation.  However,  the  need  for  fire  control  may  be  caused  by  or  exacerbated  by  other  emergencies  that  are  occurring  simultaneously  or  have  already  impacted  the  area.    UNTHSC  is  not  equipped  to  provide  fire  services  related  to  emergency  response.  The  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  provides  fire  services  to  the  UNTHSC  campus,  including  fire  suppression,  hazardous  materials  response,  emergency  medical  services,  and  search  and  rescue.  A  variety  of  campus  departments  are  capable  of  supplementing  fire  response  efforts.    The  Safety  Office  and  Facilities  Management  will  provide  building  specific  information  to  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department,  including  the  presence  of  hazardous  materials,  as  needed.  The  Safety  Office  will  also  investigate  and  collect  data  on  the  cause  of  fires  at  the  UNTHSC  campus  and  report  fires  to  the  State  Fire  Marshall’s  office.    Facilities  Management  will  maintain  all  fire  systems  equipment,  including  sprinklers,  alarms,  and  extinguishers.  Facilities  Management  will  also  provide  building  specific  information,  such  as  building  schematics,  to  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  as  requested.    The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  will  assist  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  in  determining  appropriate  protective  actions  and  will  provide  perimeter  access  control  and  security  around  the  site.      All  occupants  of  campus  property  are  expected  to  evacuate  when  instructed  to  do  so  by  emergency  personnel,  including  UNTHSC  Police  Department,  Safety  Office,  or  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department.  Building  occupants  will  require  guidance  from  emergency  responders  on  the  proper  actions  to  take  and  when  it  is  safe,  if  at  all,  to  re-­‐enter.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Safety  Office,  Facilities  Management  UNTHSC  Police  Department  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department    Tasks  • Determine  appropriate  protective  actions  to  ensure  public  safety  in  the  immediate  

vicinity  of  a  threat,  including  evacuation  • Assess  threats  and  determine  appropriate  actions  for  emergency  responders,  

including  requirements  for  personal  protective  equipment  • Control  access  and  provide  security  around  the  incident  site  • Contain,  control,  and  extinguish  fires  on  the  UNTHSC  campus  

 Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  City  of  Fort  Worth  Emergency  Management  Plan  

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Emergency  Function:  Search  and  Rescue    General  Certain  types  of  emergencies,  such  as  tornados,  floods,  earthquakes,  and  explosions,  may  subject  campus  buildings  to  severe  structural  damage  and  could  result  in  injured  people  trapped  in  the  damaged  and/or  collapsed  structures.  A  trained,  equipped,  and  organized  rescue  service  will  provide  the  capability  to  conduct  methodical  search  and  rescue  operations,  shore  up  and  stabilize  weakened  structures,  release  trapped  persons,  and  locate  any  missing  and  dead.    UNTHSC  is  not  equipped  to  perform  search  and  rescue  operations.  UNTHSC  depends  on  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  to  perform  search  and  rescue  in  campus  buildings.  A  variety  of  campus  departments  are  capable  of  supplementing  search  and  rescue  efforts.    The  Safety  Office  will  provide  building  specific  information,  such  as  the  presence  of  hazardous  materials  and  building  schematics,  to  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  as  requested.  Facilities  Management  will  also  provide  personnel  assistance  and  equipment  support  as  requested.    The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  will  assist  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  in  determining  appropriate  protective  actions  and  will  provide  perimeter  access  control  and  security  around  the  site.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Safety  Office  Facilities  Management  UNTHSC  Police  Department  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department    Tasks  

• Determine  appropriate  protective  actions  to  ensure  public  safety  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  a  threat,  including  evacuation  

• Coordinate  and  conduct  search  and  rescue  activities  on  the  UNTHSC  campus  • Identify  requirements  for  specialized  resources  to  support  rescue  operations  • Coordinate  external  technical  assistance  and  equipment  support  for  search  and  

rescue  operations    

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Emergency  Function:  Facility  Maintenance    General  UNTHSC  maintains  a  variety  of  facilities,  including  classroom,  ambulatory  care,  research    and  administration  buildings.  Emergency  events  may  cause  damage  to  campus  roads  and/or  facilities  and  may  render  utilities  in  these  facilities  unavailable.    UNTHSC  facilities  are  maintained  by  Facilities  Management.    UNTHSC  buys  electricity  by  contract  from  available  suppliers.  The  City  of  Fort  Worth  provides  water  and  waste  water  removal  to  the  UNTHSC  campus.  Natural  gas  is  supplied  to  the  UNTHSC  campus  by  a  commercial  provider  under  contract.  During  and/or  following  an  emergency  which  has  or  threatens  to  disrupt  service,  Facilities  Management  will  coordinate  with  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  and  commercial  providers  to  ensure  continuity  of  service.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Facilities  Management    Tasks  

• Provide  temporary  repair  of  damaged  facilities  • Provide  for  the  restoration  of  building  systems  • Coordinate  inspections  of  facilities  • Coordinate  the  restoration  of  utility  service  to  facilities  • Provide  specialized  equipment  to  support  emergency  operations  as  

requested  • Coordinate  the  restoration  of  damaged  Health  Science  Center  roads  • Supply  emergency  generators  with  fuel  to  ensure  continued  operation  of  

critical  data  and  voice  communication  services    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  None      

                           

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Emergency  Function:  Chemical  Response    General  Hazardous  chemicals  are  those  chemicals,  chemical  mixtures,  and  other  chemical  products  determined  by  the  Occupational  Safety  and  Health  Administration  (OSHA)  and  the  Environmental  Protection  Agency  (EPA)  regulations  to  pose  a  health  hazard.  An  accidental  chemical  release  could  pose  a  threat  to  the  local  population  or  environment.  An  incident  may  be  caused  by  or  occur  during  another  emergency,  such  as  flooding,  a  major  fire,  or  a  tornado.    Response  to  chemical  incidents  on  the  UNTHSC  campus  will  be  handled  jointly  by  several  UNTHSC  departments  and  external  agencies.    Typically,  UNTHSC  will  respond  to,  treat,  and  remove  chemical  spills  that  are  less  than  5  gallons  of  a  liquid,  5  pounds  of  a  solid,  or  gases  that  will  require  scrubbing.      UNTHSC  relies  on  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  to  respond  to  chemical  spills  that  have  exceeded  UNTHSC’s  capacity  to  manage  effectively.  When  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  has  responded  to  a  chemical  spill,  the  Safety  Office  will  support  response  efforts  by  providing  technical  expertise  as  needed.    The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  will  assist  by  performing  perimeter  access  control  when  necessary  based  on  recommendations  provided  by  the  Safety  Office  and/or  the  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Safety  Office  UNTHSC  Police  Department  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department    Tasks  

• Respond  to,  treat,  and  remove  spills  • Establish  incident  response  functional  areas  (e.g.,  hot  zone,  cold  zone,  etc.)  • Determine  areas  at  risk  and  areas  for  which  protective  actions  may  be  

implemented  • Determine  and  implement  personal  protective  equipment  requirements  for  

response  personnel  • Determine  when  affected  areas  are  safe  for  re-­‐entry  and  occupancy  • Submit  required  incident  reports,  including  reporting  to  the  TCEQ  those  

chemical  spills  that  enter  storm  sewers  and/or  pass  the  threshold  established  by  the  EPA  

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Emergency  Function:  Biological  Response    General  Biological  hazards  are  those  viruses,  bacteria,  parasites  and  macromolecules  that  can  cause  illness  or  death  in  people,  animals,  or  plants.  Biological  agents  can  be  spread  through  the  air,  through  water,  contact  with  contaminated  surfaces  or  in  food.  An  accidental  biological  release  could  pose  a  threat  to  the  local  population  or  environment.  An  incident  may  be  caused  by  or  occur  during  another  emergency,  such  as  flooding,  a  major  fire,  or  a  tornado.    For  research  activities,  UNTHSC  has  appointed  a  Responsible  Official  and  communicated  this  information  to  The  Centers  for  Disease  Control  and  Prevention  (CDC).    The  Responsible  Official  serves  as  the  point  of  contact  with  the  CDC.    The  institution  has  appointed  a  biosafety  officer  and  an  Institutional  Biosafety  Committee  (IBC).  The  Responsible  Official  and  the  biosafety  officer  are  members  of  the  Office  of  Research  and  delegate  the  day-­‐to-­‐day  operations  of  the  biosafety  program  to  the  biosafety  officer.    For  ambulatory  care  settings,  UNTHSC  has  appointed  an  Infection  Control  Committee  and  one  member  serves  as  the  clinical  infection  control  coordinator.    The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  will  assist  by  performing  perimeter  access  control  when  necessary  based  on  recommendations  provided  by  the  biosafety  Officer,  clinical  infection  control  coordinator  or  the  head  of  the  Safety  Office.  UNTHSCPD  will  notify  the  designated  Responsible  Official  of  incidents  which  fall  within  the  purview  of  the  Responsible  Official.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  UNT  Health  Office  of  Research  Safety  Office  UNTHSC  Police  Department    Tasks  

• Maintain  inventory  of  emergency  response  equipment  and  report  to  CDC  • Respond  to  requests  to  remove  biological  materials  • Neutralize  biological  materials  according  to  appropriate  procedures  for  agent,  if  

necessary  • Dispose  of  biological  materials  • Determine  when  affected  areas  may  be  safe  for  re-­‐entry  • Submit  required  incident  reports  to  CDC  • Notify  the  Responsible  Official  of  incidents  which  fall  within  the  purview  of  his  

responsibility    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  Biosafety  Manual  Laboratory-­‐specific  biosafety  plans  for  work  at  BSL-­‐2  and  BSL-­‐2+  UNT  Health  infection  control  policies    

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Emergency  Function:  Radiological  Response    General  Radiological  materials  are  hazardous  materials  that  are  subject  to  a  number  of  specific  state  and  federal  laws  and  regulations  that  control  the  handling  and  use  of  such  materials.  While  a  nuclear  attack  against  the  United  States  is  considered  highly  unlikely  and  the  deliberate  release  of  radioactive  materials  by  criminals  or  terrorists  in  the  local  area  is  possible  but  considered  unlikely,  UNTHSC  is  susceptible  to  accidents  involving  radioactive  materials  and  may  experience  radiological  emergency  situations.    The  Texas  Department  of  State  Health  Services  (TDSHS)  has  named  two  Radiation  Safety  Officers  (RSO)  for  UNTHSC  to  serve  as  the  point  of  contact  for  reporting  radiological  hazard  information.  The  RSO  who  supports  the  biomedical  research  activities  is  a  member  of  the  Safety  Office.  The  RSO  who  supports  the  nuclear  medicine  activity  of  UNT  Health  is  a  physician  in  UNT  Health.      The  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  will  respond  to  radiological  incidents  with  appropriate  response  and  detection  equipment  when  requested  by  UNTHSC  personnel,  and  will  request  assistance  from  neighboring  jurisdictions  as  necessary.    The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  will  assist  by  performing  perimeter  access  control  when  necessary  based  on  recommendations  provided  by  the  Safety  Office.  UNTHSCPD  will  notify  the  designated  Radiation  Safety  Officers  of  incidents  that  fall  within  the  purview  of  thier  responsibility.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Safety  Office  UNT  Health  UNTHSC  Police  Department  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  Texas  Department  of  State  Health  Services    Tasks  

• Maintain  inventory  of  radiological  equipment  • Ensure  response  personnel  have  current  training  in  radiological  

monitoring,  containment,  and  decontamination  • Respond  to  radiological  incidents  involving  radiological  materials  • Determine  areas  at  risk  and  areas  for  which  protective  actions  may  be  

implemented  • Determine  when  affected  areas  may  be  safe  for  re-­‐entry  • Submit  required  incident  reports  to  Texas  DSHS  

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Emergency  Function:  Resource  Management    General  Effective  resource  management  is  required  in  all  types  of  emergency  situations  –  from  incidents  handled  by  one  or  two  emergency  departments,  to  emergencies  that  require  a  response  by  multiple  departments  and  agencies,  to  catastrophic  incidents  that  require  extensive  resource  assistance  from  the  state  and/or  federal  government  for  recovery.    For  some  emergency  situations,  available  Health  Science  Center  resources  will  be  insufficient  for  the  tasks  that  may  have  to  be  performed.  Therefore,  other  resources  may  have  to  be  diverted  from  their  day-­‐to-­‐day  usage  to  emergency  response.  Additionally,  we  may  have  to  request  resources  from  other  jurisdictions  or  the  state  and  it  may  be  necessary  to  rent  or  lease  additional  equipment  and  purchase  supplies  in  an  expedient  manner.    Difficulty  may  be  encountered  in  attempting  to  locate  and  procure  resources.  As  a  result,  it  is  necessary  to  establish  processes  and  procedures  to  ensure  departments  are  able  to  provide  the  necessary  logistical  and  resource  support  to  the  Health  Science  Center  response.  Additionally,  in  order  to  make  the  most  efficient  use  of  the  resources  UNTHSC  has  at  its  disposal,  it  is  necessary  to  establish  a  means  of  managing  and  tracking  the  use  of  resources  during  emergencies.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Business  Service  Center  (BSC)  Community  Engagement  Finance    Facilities  Management  Student  Affairs    Tasks  

• Identify  resource  needs  and  relay  them  to  the  appropriate  department  • Establish  staging  areas  for  resources  if  required  • Establish  emergency  purchasing  procedures  and  coordinate  emergency  

procurements  • Develop  a  comprehensive  list  of  available  campus  assets  and  resources,  

including  personnel,  supplies,  and  equipment  • Maintain  a  list  of  suppliers  for  supplies  and  equipment  needed  immediately  in  

the  aftermath  of  an  emergency  • Track  the  use  of  resources  during  an  emergency  in  accordance  with  the  policy  

on  record  keeping  as  set  forth  in  this  plan  • Manage  a  program  of  donation  solicitation  and  volunteer  recruitment  and  

management    Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  

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 Emergency  Function:  Continuity  Planning  

 General  All  emergencies  have  the  potential  to  render  campus  resources  unavailable,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  telecommunications,  data  communications,  buildings,  and/or  utilities.  These  disruptions  would  be  detrimental  to  campus  operations,  such  as  education,  research,  security,  and  administrative  functions.    Continuity  planning  enables  departments  and  other  units  to  continue  performing  mission  critical  functions  during  an  emergency  and  to  quickly  resume  functions  that  have  been  disrupted.  Each  campus  department  or  unit  will  identify  key  aspects  of  their  operation,  develop  strategies  for  coping  with  events  when  they  occur,  and  undertake  preparations  in  advance.    Emergency  management  staff  in  the  Safety  Office  will  manage  the  continuity  planning  program,  assisting  UNTHSC  departments  with  the  development,  testing,  and  improvement  of  their  continuity  plans.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Safety  Office  Information  Technology  Services  Finance    Tasks  

• Develop  departmental  continuity  plans  • Test  and  implement  changes  to  departmental  continuity  plans  • Coordinate  the  implementation  of  departmental  continuity  plans  during  an  

emergency  • Manage  the  technological  aspects  of  the  continuity  planning  program  

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 Emergency  Function:  Recovery  

 General  UNTHSC  is  at  risk  from  a  number  of  hazards  that  have  the  potential  for  causing  extensive  damage  to  property  and  other  physical  and  social  systems.  Almost  immediately  following  the  impact  of  an  emergency,  it  will  be  necessary  for  UNTHSC  to  begin  undertaking  recovery  activities.  As  noted  in  the  ‘Actions  by  Phase  of  Emergency  Management’  section  of  this  plan,  recovery  encompasses  those  activities  necessary  to  return  the  community  to  normal  following  an  emergency.    Various  types  of  state  and  federal  assistance  are  available  to  UNTHSC  in  the  form  of  operational  support  and  financial  reimbursement.  In  order  to  capitalize  on  available  opportunities  for  assistance,  UNTHSC  will  need  to  collect,  compile,  and  assess  information  on  damage  estimates,  financial  impact,  resource  usage,  and  continuing  resource  needs.    Damage  assessment  and  other  recovery  operations  may  commence  while  some  emergency  response  activities  are  still  underway.    Coordinating  Department/Agencies  BSC  Facilities  Management  Finance  Human  Resources  Safety  Office    Tasks  

• Compile  and  assess  information  on  resource  usage  from  campus  departments  • Request,  when  necessary,  state  or  federal  assistance  and  coordinate  with  state  

and  federal  agencies  to  carry  out  authorized  recovery  programs  • Compile  and  assess  information  on  the  needs  of  disaster  victims  and  formulate  

programs  to  meet  those  needs  • Compile  and  assess  damage  to  UNTHSC  property  and  provide  the  City  of  Fort  

Worth  and  Tarrant  County  with  the  appropriate  damage  assessment  reports  and  documentation  

• Coordinate  damage  assessment  efforts  with  state  and  federal  damage  assessment  personnel  who  may  be  dispatched  to  assist  

• Coordinate  the  removal  of  debris  with  appropriate  contractors,  City  of  Fort  Worth  officials,  and  other  campus  departments  

• Maintain  continuity  of  payroll  processing  services  • Utilize  consulting  teams  to  assist  affected  departments  determine  and  meet  

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 Emergency  Function:  Legal  

 General  Legal  issues  requiring  timely  resolution  may  arise  during  preparedness,  response,  recovery,  and/or  mitigation  activities  and  will  require  timely  advice  from  legal  professionals  regarding  the  legality  of  proposed  measures.  Additionally,  implementation  of  measures  to  protect  public  health  and  safety  and  preserve  property  during  emergency  recovery  and  mitigation  activities  generally  require  issuance  of  appropriate  legal  documents.  These  should  be  prepared  by  competent  legal  service  professionals.    Coordinating  Departments/Agencies  Office  of  General  Counsel    Tasks  

• Brief  campus  officials  on  possible  liabilities  arising  from  emergency  operations,  procedures  for  invoking  the  emergency  powers  of  System  officials,  and  the  required  legal  documents  relating  to  emergency  powers  

• Prepare  templates  of  necessary  legal  documents  for  use  in  emergency  situations  • Review  applicable  laws,  regulations,  executive  orders,  and  declarations  • Review  mutual  aid  agreements  submitted  to  the  Health  Science  Center  for  

approval  and  prepare  mutual  aid  agreements  to  be  submitted  to  other  jurisdictions  for  approval  

• Advise  campus  officials  on  legal  implications  of  various  response  and  recovery  activities  

 Supporting  Plans,  Policies,  and  Procedures  

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Appendix  A:  Record  of  Changes    Date   Change  Entered  By   Sections(s)  Revised  September  21,  2011      October  19,  2011  

James  Sims,  Ph.D.      James  Sims,  Ph.D.  

All  sections  of  this  plan  were  revised    Added  Promulgation  Letter  (iii),  Approval  (v)  and  NIMS  adoption  letter  Appendix  E  (p.  56)    

                                                                           

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Appendix  B:  Glossary    Disaster  District  Committee  –  Texas’  regional  emergency  management  organizations  that  serve  as  the  initial  source  of  state  emergency  assistance  for  local  governments  and  agencies,  including  universities.  A  Chairman,  who  is  the  local  Texas  Highway  Patrol  commander,  directs  each  District.  Disaster  District  Committees,  consisting  of  state  agencies  and  volunteer  groups  that  have  resources  within  the  District’s  area  of  responsibility,  assist  the  Disaster  District  Chair  in  identifying,  mobilizing,  and  deploying  personnel,  equipment,  supplies,  and  technical  support  to  respond  to  requests  for  emergency  assistance  from  local  governments  and  state  agencies.    Emergency  –  Any  situation  which  requires  highly-­‐coordinated  responsive  actions  to  protect  and  save  lives,  protect  critical  infrastructure,  and  enable  normal  operations  to  be  maintained  or  resumed  as  quickly  as  possible.    Full-­‐scale  exercises  –  A  multi-­‐agency,  multi-­‐jurisdictional  activity  involving  actual  deployment  of  resources  in  a  coordinated  response  as  if  a  real  incident  had  occurred.  Characteristics  of  a  full-­‐scale  exercise  include  mobilized  units,  personnel,  and  equipment  acting  in  a  stressful,  realistic  environment  with  scripted  exercise  scenarios.    Functional  exercises  –  A  single  or  multi-­‐agency  activity  designed  to  evaluate  capabilities  and  multiple  functions  using  a  simulated  response.  Characteristics  of  a  functional  include  simulated  deployment  of  resources  and  personnel,  rapid  problem  solving,  and  a  highly  stressful  environment.    Incident  Action  Plan  –  A  verbal  plan,  written  plan,  or  combination  of  both,  that  is  updated  throughout  the  incident  and  reflects  the  overall  incident  strategy,  tactics,  risk  management,  and  member  safety  that  are  developed  by  the  incident  commander.    Incident  Command  System  –  A  management  system  designed  to  enable  effective  and  efficient  incident  management  by  integrating  a  combination  of  facilities,  equipment,  personnel,  procedures,  and  communications  operating  within  a  common  organizational  structure.    Joint  Information  Center  –  A  central  point  of  contact  for  all  news  media  near  the  scene  of  a  large-­‐scale  disaster.  News  media  representatives  are  kept  informed  of  activities  and  events  by  public  information  officials  who  represent  all  participating  Federal,  State,  and  local  agencies  that  are  collocated  at  the  JIC.    Mutual-­‐aid  Agreement  –  A  written  agreement  between  agencies,  organizations,  and/or  jurisdictions  that  they  will  assist  one  another  on  request  by  furnishing  personnel,  equipment,  and/or  expertise  in  a  specified  manner.    District  Coordinator  –  A  member  of  the  state  of  Texas  emergency  management  organization  who  works  closely  with  a  given  Disaster  District  Committee  to  facilitate  the  fulfillment  of  emergency  resource  requests  from  local  governments  and  agencies,  including  universities.  

 Situational  Awareness  –  Information  gathered  from  a  variety  of  sources  that,  when  

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communicated  to  emergency  managers  and  decision  makers,  can  form  the  basis  for  incident  management  decision  making.    Situation  Report  –  A  brief  report  which  summarizes  confirmed  information  and  details  related  to  an  incident.  Contents  often  include  background  information  on  the  incident;  actions  taken  to  date;  and  the  current  status  or  prognosis  of  the  incident.    Table  top  exercises  –  An  activity  that  involves  key  personnel  discussing  simulated  scenarios  in  an  informal  setting.    Test  –  Regularly  scheduled  drills,  exercises,  and  appropriate  follow-­‐through  activities,  designed  for  assessment  and  evaluation  of  emergency  plans  and  capabilities.  Each  test  must:  

• Be  scheduled.  This  means  actual  emergency  situations  or  false  emergency  alarms  do  not  serve  as  a  test  of  the  institution’s  procedures.  

• Contain  drills.  A  drill  is  an  activity  that  tests  a  single  procedural  operation  (e.g.,  a  test  of  initiating  the  emergency  notification  system  or  evacuating  a  building).  

• Contain  exercises.  An  exercise  is  a  test  involving  coordination  efforts  (e.g.,  a  test  of  the  coordination  of  campus  leadership  and/or  emergency  responders).  

• Contain  follow-­‐through  activities.  A  follow-­‐through  activity  is  an  activity  designed  to  review  the  test  (e.g.,  a  survey  or  interview  to  obtain  feedback  from  participants).  

• Be  designed  for  assessment  of  emergency  plans  and  capabilities.  This  means  tests  should  have  measurable  goals  (e.g.,  each  participant  will  understand  his  or  her  roles  and  responsibilities)  

• Be  designed  for  evaluation  of  emergency  plans  and  capabilities.  Tests  should  be  designed  in  such  a  way  so  that  using  the  assessments,  it  can  be  judged  whether  or  not  the  test  met  its  goals  (e.g.,  the  evacuation  process  accounted  for/did  not  account  for  the  diverse  needs  of  all  members  of  the  campus  community).  

                                       

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Appendix  C:  Acronyms  BSC  Business  Service  Center  CDC  Centers  for  Disease  Control  and  Prevention  DPS  Department  of  Public  Safety  DDC  Disaster  District  Committee  EMAC  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  EMP  Emergency  Management  Plan  EOC  Emergency  Operations  Center  EPA  Environmental  Protection  Agency  FEMA  Federal  Emergency  Management  Agency  IBC  Institutional  Biosafety  Committee  ITS  Information  Technology  Services  NIMS  National  Incident  Management  System  NGO  Nongovernmental  organizations  OSHA  Occupational  Safety  and  Health  Administration  OGC  Office  of  General  Counsel  RSO  Radiation  Safety  Officer  SOC  State  Operations  Center  DSHS  Texas  Department  of  State  Health  Services  TDEM  Texas  Division  of  Emergency  Management  UNTHSC  University  of  North  Texas  Health  Science  Center  UNTHSCPD  University  of  North  Texas  Health  Science  Center  Police  Department                                                        

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Appendix  D:  Distribution    

General  Hard  copies  of  the  UNTHSC  EMP  will  be  provided  to  Health  Science  Center  and  non-­‐Health  Science  Center  personnel  who  have  a  key  role  in  the  planning  for  and  management  of  emergency  situations.    Health  Science  Center  Personnel  The  following  Health  Science  Center  personnel  will  receive  one  hard  copy  of  the  UNTHSC  EMP:  

• The  office  of  each  member  of  the  Executive  Team  • Each  member  of  the  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  • Each  member  of  the  EOC  Team  

 Non-­‐Health  Science  Center  Personnel  The  following  non-­‐Health  Science  Center  personnel  will  receive  one  hard  copy  of  the  UNTHSC  EMP:    

• City  of  Fort  Worth  Emergency  Management  Coordinator  • Tarrant  County  Emergency  Preparedness  Coordinator  • Texas  Division  of  Emergency  Management  District  Coordinator    

                                                   

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Appendix  F:  NIMS  Summary    General  On  February  28,  2003,  the  U.S.  President  issued  Homeland  Security  Presidential  Directive  5  (HSPD–5),  “Management  of  Domestic  Incidents,”  which  directed  the  Secretary  of  Homeland  Security  to  develop  and  administer  a  National  Incident  Management  System  (NIMS).  This  system  provides  a  consistent  nationwide  template  to  enable  governments,  nongovernmental  organizations  (NGOs),  and  institutions  of  higher  education  to  work  together.  This  consistency  provides  the  foundation  for  utilization  of  NIMS  for  all  incidents,  ranging  from  daily  occurrences  to  incidents  requiring  a  coordinated  Federal  response.  

 As  previously  noted,  UNTHSC  has  adopted  NIMS  as  the  standard  for  incident  management  and  will  adhere  to  the  concepts,  principles,  and  procedures  included  therein.    NIMS  Components  NIMS  is  composed  of  five  major  components.  Each  of  the  components  works  together  in  a  flexible,  systematic  manner  to  provide  the  framework  for  incident  management.    Preparedness  Effective  emergency  management  and  incident  response  activities  begin  with  a  host  of  preparedness  activities  conducted  on  an  ongoing  basis,  designed  to  prepare  decision-­‐makers,  first  responders,  and  citizens  in  advance  of  an  emergency.    Communications  and  Information  Management  Emergency  management  and  incident  response  activities  rely  on  communications  and  information  systems  that  provide  a  common  operating  picture  to  all  command  and  coordination  sites.  NIMS  describes  the  requirements  necessary  for  a  standardized  framework  for  communications  and  emphasizes  the  need  for  a  common  operating  picture.    Resource  Management  Resources  are  needed  to  support  critical  incident  objectives.  The  flow  of  resources  must  be  fluid  and  adaptable  to  the  requirements  of  the  incident.  NIMS  establishes  a  resource  management  process.    Command  and  Management  The  Command  and  Management  component  of  NIMS  is  designed  to  enable  effective  and  efficient  incident  management  and  coordination  by  providing  a  flexible,  standardized  incident  management  structure.    Ongoing  Management  and  Maintenance  The  NIMS  Integration  Center  provides  strategic  direction  and  oversight  in  support  of  routine  review  and  continual  refinement  of  both  the  system  and  its  components  over  the  long  term.    Incident  Command  System  

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One  of  the  organizational  structures  described  in  ‘Command  and  Management’  is  the  Incident  Command  System.  This  system  works  equally  well  for  small  incidents  and  large-­‐scale  emergency  situations.  The  system  has  built-­‐in  flexibility  to  grow  or  shrink  depending  on  current  needs.  It  is  a  standardized  system,  so  personnel  from  a  variety  of  agencies  and  geographic  locations  can  be  rapidly  incorporated  into  a  common  management  structure.  The  system  can  be  used  to  manage  emergency  incidents  or  non-­‐emergency  events,  such  as  sporting  events  and  celebrations.    The  generic  positions  in  the  Incident  Command  System  are  portrayed  in  Figure  3  Incident  Command  System  and  described  below.  Only  those  positions  necessary  to  manage  the  incident  will  be  filled  at  the  discretion  of  the  Incident  Commander.  Various  positions  and  functions  in  this  system  may  be  split  between  the  on-­‐scene  Incident  Command  Post  and  the  EOC.      

Figure  3  Incident  Command  System    

 

   

The  Incident  Commander  is  responsible  for  management  of  the  incident  and  sets  incident  objectives  and  priorities.    The  Public  Information  Officer  collects  and  disseminates  information  to  the  general  public.    The  Safety  Officer  works  with  the  Incident  Commander  to  ensure  the  safety  of  responders.  

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 The  Liaison  Officer  coordinates  the  actions  of  cooperating  organizations.    The  Operations  Section  conducts  tactical  operations  to  carry  out  the  Incident  Action  Plan.  It  also  develops  the  tactical  objectives  and  organization  and  directs  resources  on-­‐scene.    The  Planning  Section  develops  the  Incident  Action  Plan  to  accomplish  established  objectives;  collects  and  evaluates  incident-­‐related  information;  and  maintains  the  status  of  all  resources.    The  Logistics  Section  acquires  resources  and  all  other  services  needed  to  support  management  of  the  incident.    The  Finance/Administrative  Section  monitors  costs  related  to  the  incident  and  performs  accounting,  procurement,  and  time  recording.      Unified  Command  Unified  Command  is  a  variant  of  the  Incident  Command  System  used  when  there  is  more  than  one  agency  or  jurisdiction  with  responsibility  for  an  incident  or  when  personnel  and  equipment  from  a  number  of  different  agencies  or  jurisdictions  are  responding  to  it.  This  might  occur  when  the  incident  site  crosses  jurisdictional  boundaries.  The  UNTHSC  Police  Department  and  City  of  Fort  Worth  Fire  Department  commonly  form  ‘Unified  Command’  to  manage  incidents  on  the  UNTHSC  campus.    The  major  change  from  a  normal  Incident  Command  System  structure  is  at  the  top  of  the  organization.  In  Unified  Command,  senior  representatives  of  each  agency  or  jurisdiction  responding  to  an  incident  collectively  agree  on  objectives,  priorities,  and  an  overall  strategy  or  strategies  to  accomplish  objectives;  approve  a  coordinated  Incident  Action  Plan;  and  designate  an  Operations  Section  Chief.  The  Operations  Section  Chief  is  responsible  for  managing  available  resources  to  achieve  objectives.  Agency  and  jurisdictional  resources  remain  under  the  administrative  control  of  their  agencies  or  jurisdictions,  but  respond  to  mission  assignments  and  direction  provided  by  the  Operations  Section  Chief  based  on  the  requirements  of  the  Incident  Action  Plan.                                  

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Appendix  G:  NIMS  Training    General  All  staff  with  a  role  in  emergency  response  and  recovery  are  required  to  undergo  training  in  the  National  Incident  Management  System  to  better  enable  them  to  integrate  with  on-­‐scene  emergency  responders.  Some  training  courses  will  be  provided  by  emergency  management  staff,  and  others  will  be  available  online.  Department  directors  or  other  unit  leaders,  in  consultation  with  emergency  management  staff,  will  determine  training  requirements  for  staff.    Training  Requirements  Training  requirements  are  determined  by  the  EOC  Team  organizational  structure.    Table  2:  NIMS  Training  Matrix  provides  a  summary  of  the  training  requirements  for  UNTHSC  staff.  Courses  beginning  with  an  ‘IS’  prefix  are  available  at  the  FEMA  Independent  Study  website.  Courses  beginning  with  an  ‘ICS’  prefix  will  take  place  in  a  classroom  setting,  and  emergency  management  staff  will  provide  additional  information  regarding  course  availability  to  staff  members  who  are  required  to  participate.    Table  2:  NIMS  Training  Matrix    

   *General  Personnel  are  individuals  tasked  with  carrying  out  activities  associated  with  a  specific  emergency  function.  This  group  does  not  typically  operate  within  the  EOC.        Course  Description  IS-­‐100.HE:  Introduction  to  the  Incident  Command  System  for  Higher  Education  –  Introduction  to  the  standardized,  on-­‐scene,  and  all-­‐hazards  organizational  structure  of  the  Incident  Command  System.    IS-­‐200.B:  Incident  Command  System  for  Single  Resources  –  Introduction  on  how  to  operate  efficiently  during  an  event  within  the  Incident  Command  System.    ICS-­‐300:  Intermediate  ICS  for  Expanding  Incidents  –  Advanced  application  of  ICS  that  expands  upon  information  covered  in  IS-­‐100.HE  and  IS-­‐200.B.  

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 ICS-­‐400:  Advanced  ICS  Command  –  Advanced  application  of  ICS  that  expands  upon  information  covered  in  ICS-­‐300.    IS-­‐700.A:  National  Incident  Management  System  –  Introduction  and  overview  to  the  systematic  approach  taken  at  all  levels  of  government  to  prepare,  mitigate,  respond,  and  recover  from  complex  incidents.    IS-­‐800.B:  National  Response  Framework  –  Introduction  to  the  concepts  and  principles  of  how  the  United  States  conducts  an  all-­‐hazards  emergency  response.    IS-­‐701:  Multiagency  Coordination  System  –  Introduction  on  how  multiple  agencies  work  together  within  the  National  Incident  Management  System.    IS-­‐702:  Public  Information  Systems  –  Introduction  to  effective  public  information  and  the  mechanisms  available  to  organize,  integrate,  and  coordinate  information.    IS-­‐703:  Resource  Management  –  Introduction  to  systems  used  for  inventorying,  requesting,  tracking,  and  dispatching  resources  within  the  National  Incident  Management  System.    IS-­‐704:  Communications  and  Information  Management  –  Introduction  to  establishing  and  maintaining  a  common  operating  picture,  which  leads  to  effective  communication  and  information  management.                                                  

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Appendix  H:  Summary  of  Agreements  and  Contracts  General  The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  agreements  and  contracts  UNTHSC  has  entered  into  with  external  entities,  including  public,  private,  and  non-­‐profit  organizations  to  provide  equipment,  personnel,  supplies,  or  services  during  an  emergency.    Mutual  Aid  Agreements  Description    Summary  of  Provisions  

Interlocal  Agreement  for  Mutual  Aid  Law  Enforcement  

Officials  Authorized  to  Implement  

UNTHSC  Chief  Law  Enforcement  Officer  or  designee  

Costs   Responding  parties  waive  the  right  to  reimbursement  by  requesting  aid  from  the  other  party  

Copies  Held  By   UNTHSC  Police  Department/City  of  Fort  Worth    Contracts  A  number  of  UNTHSC  departments  have  entered  into  contracts  with  third-­‐party  entities  to  perform  services,  such  as  restoration  services,  debris  removal,  grief  counseling,  and  hazardous  material  removal.  These  contracts  are  maintained  by  the  department  that  is  responsible  for  the  service  provided,  and  may  be  activated  by  the  leadership  in  that  department.  Costs  vary  by  contract.  The  department  holds  copies  of  contracts  responsible  for  the  service.                                                  

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Appendix  I:  Lines  of  Succession    General  Because  of  the  unpredictable  nature  of  emergencies,  one  or  more  members  of  the  campus  leadership  may  be  unavailable  during  the  immediate  response.  It  is  necessary  to  ensure  that  alternates  have  been  pre-­‐designated  to  fill  key  positions  in  the  emergency  organization  so  that  response  activities  may  proceed  unhindered.  Below  is  the  line  of  succession  for  key  positions  in  the  emergency  organization.    President  

1. President  2. Executive  Vice  President  Clinical  Affairs/President  UNT  Health  3. Provost  and  Executive  Vice  President  for  Academic  Affairs  4. Vice  President  for  Finance  &  CFO  5. Senior  Vice  President  for  Community  Engagement  6. Vice  President  for  Marketing  and  Communications  7. Vice  Provost  for  Academic  Affairs  &  Development  8. Vice  President  for  Strategy  &  Measurement  9. Vice  President  for  Human  Capital  Management  10. Vice  President  for  Operations  11. Senior  Associate  General  Counsel  12. Chief  of  Police  

 Supporting  Roles  to  the  President  Succession,  Current  Incumbents    

LEADER  1  

Primary   Secondary   Tertiary   Updated  Jennifer  Trevino   Gayanne  

Clemens  Lori  Fielding   17  Jul  2011  

2   Robert  Adams   John  Harman   Jan  Jowitt    3   Glenn  Dillon   Richard  Kurz   J.K.  Viswanatha   22  July  2011  4   Jeff  Scarpelli   Kim  Schaade   -­‐   15  Jul  2011  5   Jean  Tips   Gary  Grant   Randy  McGuffee   17  Jul  2011  6   Dana  Russell   Randy  Sachs   Nichole  Lyons   25  July  2011  7   Lynley  Dungan   Anthony  Tissera   Bob  Woelfel   14  July  2011  8   Douglas  Mains   Jeanie  Foster   -­‐    9   TBA   Cassandara  

Molavrh  Marco  Mendoza   16  Jul  2011  

10   Jason  Hartley   Randall  Christopher  

Seth  Willmoth   15  Jul  2011  

11   Nancy  Footer   Renaldo  Stowers   Jenny  Urquhart   21  July  2011  12   Laurie  Crain   Randy  Rogers   -­‐   19  July  2011  

         

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EOC  Leader  Succession  1. Vice  President  for  Operations  2. Vice  President  for  Student  Affairs  3. Executive  Director  of  Facilities  Management  

 EOC  Team  The  EOC  Team  is  composed  of  senior  administrators  or  their  designee  from  the  following  divisions,  departments,  and  units:  

• Facilities  Management  • Finance    • Information  Technology  Services  • Marketing  and  Communications  • Office  of  General  Counsel  • Office  of  Research  • Office  of  Student  Affairs  • Operations  • Safety  Office  • UNT  Health  • UNTHSC  Police  Department  

                                                           

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Appendix  J:  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee    General  The  Emergency  Management  Advisory  Committee  (EMAC)  is  composed  of  senior  administrators  or  their  designee  from  the  divisions,  departments,  or  units  listed  below.  The  EMAC  is  co-­‐chaired  by  the  Vice  President  for  Operations  and  the  Chief  of  Staff  in  the  Office  of  the  President.    Membership  

• Facilities  Management  • Faculty  Senate  • Information  Technology  Services  • Faculty  research  scientist  • Finance  • Human  Capital  Management  • Marketing  and  Communications  • Office  of  General  Counsel  • Office  of  the  Provost  • Office  of  the  President  • Office  of  Student  Affairs  • Operations  • Safety  Office  • UNT  Health  • UNTHSC  Police  Department  • UNT  Emergency  Management  Coordinator  

                                           

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