Emergency Operation Plan - Elizabeth City State University

PRIOR TO HURRICANE SEASONHURRICANE CHECKLISTDirector of Student Life/Union• Review emergency plans including the EOP. Make sure all current employees arefamiliar with these plans and procedures and ensure all new employees areproperly trained in disaster procedures.• Update staffing changes and emergency contact information for Vaughan Centeremergency personnel.• Verify that the following supplies are on hand or will be prepared by the PhysicalPlant (one-week supply for 250 people):o Toilet papero Paper Towelso Soapo Sanitary napkinso Trash bags• Enable emergency personnel to keep EOC supplies in the closet in VaughanCenter.HURRICANE WATCH – 36 to 48 hours prior to storm arrival• Attend EOG meetings as scheduled to receive the most up to date information onthe hurricane situation.• Brief staff of the Hurricane Watch status and remind staff of responsibilities forstorm preparations through a general meeting or mass e-mail message.• Work with reservations staff to cancel or postpone meetings scheduled in theVaughan Center for the next few days.HURRICANE WARNING – 24 hours prior to storm arrival• Housekeeping will distribute trash bags to office personnel to cover computersand prepare offices.• The Director of Student Life will ensure that all University Student Unionbanners, outdoor furniture, and any other outdoor accessories have been secured.• Televisions will be supplied to the EOC and set up as needed.• Student Life staff will work with Housing and Residence Life to receive and setup mattresses and pillows for emergency personnel who will reside in theVaughan Center for the duration of the storm.• Upon completion of hurricane preparatory activities and placement of all studentsin need of housing, all Student Life staff will be sent home.DURING THE HURRICANE• University Student Union emergency personnel will contact the EOC as needed.124