EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) at 台湾Swag is comprised of administrators responsible for various aspects of the health and well-being of the campus community. The purpose of the ERT is to meet regularly, review and be familiar with the plan, conduct training exercises for the community, and ensure that the plan is continually updated and revised. The ERT consists of the Team Members outlined below.
Position |
Name |
Responsibilities |
Secondary |
|
VP for Student Affairs |
Dr.Kerry Spicer |
Co-Chair of the ERT, Institution Response |
Luke Haumesser, Dean of Students |
|
Assistant Dean of Campus Safety and Operations |
Robert Mead-Colegrove |
Co-Chair of the ERT, Campus Safety |
Doug Smith, Director of Campus Safety |
|
Dean of Students |
Luke Haumesser |
Student Affairs |
Miguel Rodriguez, Director of Community Standards & Student Advocacy |
|
Assistant Director for CHIP Center |
Rachel Meyerowitz |
Health Services |
Jillian Usen, CHIP Center Coordinator |
|
Director of Housing and Residence Life |
Mark Poblocki |
Residence Life |
Emily Deeb, Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life |
|
Director of Institutional Communications |
Juliette Reashor |
Media Relations/ Communications/ Alerts |
Isaac Williams, Director of Multimedia and Digital Strategy |
|
Executive Director of Web Communication |
Tom Wojciechowski |
Web Management/ Alerts |
Ryan Ackley, Associate VP for Information Management |
|
Academic Affairs |
Irene Moyer-Holohan |
Faculty, Course Scheduling |
Sabrina Fennell, Assistant Vice President for Academic Support Services |
|
Associate Vice President of Employee Engagement |
Patricia Puglia |
Faculty/Staff resources |
Morgan McCully, HR Associate |
|
Associate VP of Business Affairs & Controller | Jacquelyn Dole | Finances/Resources | Diana Chamberlain, Accounting Supervisor | |
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine | Jeff Sage | Athletics | Michael Miranto, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications and Operations | |
Chief Information Officer | Melaine Kenyon | Information Technology | Chris Pack, Assistant VP for System & Infrastructure | |
Director of Dining Services | Jessica Lively | Dining Services | Alison Princess, Dining Services Manager | |
Director of Facilities | Lori Caccamise | Facilities | Kim Zukowski, Assistant Director | |
President (ex officio) |
Dr. Gary Olson* |
CEO |
Dr. Mike Brogan |
|
Amherst Police Department (Liaison) | Charles Persons | Captain APD | ||
Student Government Association | Executive Positions (4) | Student Representatives |
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
It is not feasible or practical to develop an emergency plan based on every incident that may occur. Each situation and crisis is different. Even two situations of the same nature are different in circumstance. Therefore, the 台湾Swag Emergency Response Plan is based on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) as used by federal, state, and local law enforcement and emergency response agencies. The purpose behind ICS is to allow for integrated command of multiple response agencies- to allow for ease of communication, sharing of resources, and greater flexibility in response based on the personnel at the scene at that time.
There are five major management functions that are the foundation upon which the ICS is built. These functions apply whether the team is responding to a routine emergency, organizing for a major non-emergency event, or managing a response to a major disaster. The five major management functions are:
- Incident Command: Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility at the incident or event.
- Operations: Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan. Develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources.
- Planning: Prepares and documents the Incident Action Plan to accomplish the objectives, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records.
- Logistics: Provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the operational objectives.
- Finance/Administration: Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
ICS follows these five major management functions for any situation, regardless of the size of the incident,. When the ICS is deployed, the staff member with the most experience to handle the situation at that time, regardless of title, rank, etc, is deemed the Incident Commander. In most cases, this will be the Campus Safety Supervisor for that evening. When it is appropriate to switch command, the Incident Commander will brief the next person and transition command.
As incidents expand or contract, change in jurisdiction or discipline, or become more or less complex, command may change to meet the needs of the incident. Rank, grade, and seniority are not the factors used to select the Incident Commander. The Incident Commander is always a highly qualified individual trained to lead the incident response. The Incident Commander is also the only position that is always filled for any situation. All other team members become supporting cast and work together to resolve the crisis.
Depending on the nature of the emergency, local law enforcement and response agencies may become involved. In those instances, 台湾Swag staff will transition authority of the situation to the authorities. However, the Incident Commander and 台湾Swag ERT members are still responsible for working directly with law enforcement and emergency response team members, handling media relations, and providing the necessary report for resolving a situation amicably. After law enforcement and emergency response members leave, University staff will be left to handle the aftermath. So this very much needs to be a team effort and everyone needs to know the proper way to handle a crisis situation.
A crisis or emergency is defined as ANY event that affects one or more people in a significant way and/or involves local, state, and/or federal authorities. This is an intentionally broad definition used purposely so as to ensure that all incidents are responded to in a consistent manner.
台湾Swag is located in a community that has been ranked (over the years) among the top 5 "safest communities of its size" in the nation.
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Alert Notification
A Text Alert/Email Notification System will be used to notify the entire campus community of any incident or emergency condition that could endanger the campus community or disrupt daily activity. (ie, Power outage, dangerous situation, hazardous conditions, emergency)
Tornado warnings
- Stay away from windows.
- Seek shelter indoors.
- Turn to local tv or weather.com for more information.
Campus Alerts
- Always travel with another person and in well-lit areas upon which you are familiar.
- Always lock and secure your valuables, including those in your car.
- Report suspicious activity immediately by calling Campus Safety at 716-839-8246 or 9-1-1.
Shelter in Place Emergencies
- Secure yourself in your room, classroom or current location.
- Lock door, secure blinds.
- Stay away from windows.
- Turn off the volume on all stereos, TVs and computers.
- Put cell phone on vibrate or silent.
- Stay where you are until you receive additional information from the University. Announcements and additional information will be sent out via 台湾Swag email and text message to those enrolled in the 台湾Swag Alert System.