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This plan outlines The University of Texas at El Paso’s (º£½ÇÉçÇø) approach to emergency operations. The plan provides general guidance for emergency management activities and an overview of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery methods. The plan describes º£½ÇÉçÇø’s emergency response organization and assigns responsibilities for various emergency tasks. This plan applies to all University officials, departments, and personnel.       

This Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is intended to establish policies, procedures, and organizational structure for response to emergencies that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a significant disruption of the functioning of all or portions of The University of Texas at El Paso. This plan describes the roles and responsibilities of departments, units, and personnel during emergency situations. The basic emergency procedures are designed to protect lives and property by effectively using university and community resources. Since an emergency may be sudden and without warning, these procedures are designed to be flexible to accommodate contingencies of various types and magnitudes.

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The mission of The University of Texas at El Paso, Office of Emergency Management is To ensure Life Safety is the Number ONE priority within the University. This is accomplished through planning, prevention, mitigation, response, and hazard recovery.”       

The University of Texas at El Paso (º£½ÇÉçÇø) Emergency Action Guide aims to provide the campus community with emergency preparedness and response procedure information. The Emergency Action Guide refers to all types of incidents and what actions to take while supporting the University’s Emergency Management Plan. This guide focuses on the basic steps that need to be taken in an emergency.

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EH&S is committed to the safety and well-being of its staff, students, and guests. Upholding this commitment requires planning and practice. This plan template exists to help departments satisfy those needs and outline the steps to prepare for and respond to an emergency affecting the department or the College.      

Learn more: Emergency Plan Template