Railroad Safety on Campus

(Mar 28, 2008 - 8:33:12 AM)

Several roads and walkways on the University of Georgia campus intersect or border railroad tracks. Railroads can be dangerous areas. Please remember that railroad areas are private property and people found trespassing on parked or moving railcars are subject to arrest.

The University of Georgia Police Department has created an informational link from their web site to assist with safety information regarding railroads.

 

ACADEMIC-PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERIES

(Feb 26, 2008 - 8:19:04 AM)

The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness will host periodic seminars designed to bring together professionals and academics working in the areas of security to increase collaboration between the two groups. The seminars are part of the Academic-Professional Security Series.

Information about upcoming seminars will be posted on this Web site.

For further information or questions about the Academic-Professional Security Series, contact the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness at (706)542-5845 or E-mail John Newton at jmnewton@uga.edu.

Multi-agency Public Safety Exercise on the UGA Campus (Photo Gallery)

(Jan 16, 2008 - 10:32:48 AM)

On Dec. 20, 2007 the University of Georgia, in collaboration with local hospitals and first responders, conducted a multi-agency public safey exercise that simulated a large mass casualty emergency. The goal of the simulated emergency exercise was to better prepare first responders in case of an actual campus emergency. Participating agencies in the exercise included  the University of Georgia Police Department, the University of Georgia Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness,the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the Athens-Clarke County Fire and Emergency Services, St. mary's Hospital, Athens Regional Medical Center, the American Red Cross and the Oconee County Emergency Management Agensy.The exercise featured enactments of a natural explosion in a residence hall and a bus hostage situation. View photo gallery by clicking on the heading in this secton.

News Release - UGA to implement 911 system, other recommendations from security study committees

(Sep 28, 2007 - 10:05:40 AM)

President Michael F. Adams responded to the recommendations made by the Emergency Preparedness and Communications committee.

2008 Severe Weather Awareness Week

(Jan 4, 2008 - 3:25:31 PM)

UGA will participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week which is scheduled for February 3-9, 2008.  UGA will conduct a test of UGAAlert in conjunction with the annual Severe Weather Drill scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2008.

 (NOTE: The National Weather Service (NWS) rescheduled the statewide severe weather drill from Wednesday, February 6, 2008 to Friday, February 8, 2008 due to the threat of severe weather in north Georgia for Wednesday)

For more information on Severe Weather Awareness Week and a listing of "How to Prepare for Disasters & Hazards" activities during that week, visit the Web site for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.

Governor Sonny Perdue has issued a Proclamation proclaiming the week of February 3-9, 2008 as SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK in Georgia.

Use the NOAA Weather Radio Information handout to provide assistance in purchasing, placement and developing appropriate protocols regarding a NOAA Severe Weather Radio for your facility.
NOAA Weather Radio Information Sheet.pdf

Use the Tornado Drill Evaluation Form to evaluate building level emergency responses during the statewide tornado drill. Tornado Drill Evaluation Form.pdf

Use the Tornado Safety Tips information sheet as a checklist to ensure that your facility is adequately prepared for a severe weather emergency event. UGA Tornado Safety Tips.pdf. View Tornado Safety Video.

In order to provide feedback from the February 8, 2008 Drill, please complete a short survey as soon as possible after the drill. The UGAAlert/Severe Weather Drill Survey Form is available from this link.