Emergency Preparedness

 

Preparedness

Being prepared is critical, especially when an emergency or disaster arises. Anticipating and planning for emergency response minimizes possible injuries and property damage during a campus wide emergency, and eases resumption of normal business activity. While Campus Safety is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, being well informed is the first step in making sure you are safe and calm during emergencies. 

UW Bothell Emergency Management's goal is to educate students, staff, and faculty about their ongoing role in preparing for emergencies through education and training. UW Bothell also coordinates with UW Emergency Management to provide direction and instructions about specific situations and actions to take during an emergency, such as evacuation or sheltering in place inside campus buildings. This information will be available via SMS messaging, social media platforms, and on the UW Bothell Emergency Page.

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Campuswide Preparedness

• Subscribe to UW Alert to receive text and email emergency notifications. 
• UW Bothell Evacuation Map (page 4 of campus map link)
• UW Bothell Emergency Response Poster

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Departmental Preparedness

• Business Continuity Planning aka Husky Ready
• Emergency Preparedness Training: UWB Emergency Management offers trainings and presentations to all UW Bothell departments. In addition, safety drills and site assessments can also be provided. Topics covered include Emergency Preparedness, Fire Safety Evacuation Plans, Earthquakes, Fire/Wildfires, AED/CPR, Acts of Violence, and others (specify in email). Please email your area of interest to schedule a future date and time.
• Emergency Evacuation Warden Online Training
• First Aid Plan Guidelines
  • First Aid/CPR/AED in-person training is available upon request via Campus Safety.
• Reduce Workplace Earthquake Hazards 
  • Laboratory Seismic Requirements
  • UW Corridor Policy
  • For specific assistance in evaluating workspaces and laboratories for earthquake preparedness, please contact UW Bothell Emergency Preparedness or call 425.352.3763.

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Individual Preparedness

• Building Emergency Procedures and Resources
• Building Evacuations and Fire Drills
• Evacuation Map Information
  • Evacuation maps are posted in the public hallways of buildings, usually near exits. These maps also show the locations of AEDs, first aid kits, pull stations, firs extinguishers, and evacuation assembly points. Building maps are currently being updated on the Bothell campus. 
  • UWB Fire Safety Evacuation Plans (FSEP): Contact UWB Emergency Preparedness to obtain a copy of your building-specific FSEP.
• Fire Extinguisher Online Training
• Fire Extinguisher Hands-On Training is available upon request via UWB Emergency Management.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training is available upon request via Campus Safety.
• Safety Tips for crime or violence, inclement weather, natural disaster, fire, hazardous spill, and more. 

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 Emergency Response Teams and Training

• Free FEMA online independent study courses
  • The ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) course is tailored for individuals with emergency management responsibilities including prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
  • All UW Bothell Emergency Operation Center (EOC) staff are required to take this free training (account creation via the FEMA Student Identification {SID} number page is required. EOC personnel must save a copy of the certification and submit it to Allyson Long.
• UW Disaster Response Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT)
• UW Seismic Building Inspection (ATC-20) Team
• Join the City of Bothell Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

 

Contact UW Bothell Emergency Preparedness, 425.352.3763