On Talk Like a Pirate Day, a festival featured a flaming dorm room, hands-on safety demonstrations and tips for planning short-term survival.

In this issue, we’ll discuss how the Hazard Mitigation Plan enhances the university’s ability to prevent, minimize, and manage risks associated with natural and human-made hazards.

This month, we focus on identifying and documenting upstream and downstream dependencies using our Kuali software, with a special emphasis on our campus lifelines.

RTOs define the maximum allowable downtime for our systems, services, and operations after a disruptive event occurs.

A Risk Matrix helps visualize and systematically evaluate risks by plotting them based on their likelihood, impact, and consequence.

The University will TEST the Alert Carolina Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, between 5 and 7 p.m.

Span of control plays a pivotal role in emergency management, determining the optimal number of individuals or resources manageable under a single supervisor during any incident.

Critical functions refer to the essential activities, processes, and services that a department/unit must perform to ensure its financial solvency, meet legal and regulatory requirements, and maintain its overall operational integrity during and after a disruptive event.

In our ongoing commitment to fortify our institution’s resilience and preparedness, it is crucial for each department to develop comprehensive contact lists.

The phone tree stands out as a dynamic resource, enabling efficient connections during critical moments. Promoting smooth communication in unforeseen situations remains a vital pillar of our Mission Continuity strategy.