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.

Outdoor Sirens

(Sep 14, 2007 - 9:36:04 AM)

Outdoor sirens are activated by Athens/Clarke County only when a tornado warning has been issued for the area. A warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar in the area. You should immediately seek shelter when you hear outdoor weather sirens in Athens.

UGA Training and Development Center

(Apr 17, 2008 - 4:52:12 PM)

The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, as well as other departments on campus, offer personal safety and preparedness classes throughout the year through the UGA Training and Development Center . Check often for a listing of classes offered.

Click on the title in this section for class information and training link.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Information

(Apr 14, 2008 - 1:31:15 PM)

The best way to survive an emergency is to know when it's coming so you can take appropriate action. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admininistration (NOAA) Weather Radio is the optimal way to hear watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) even if they are issued in the middle of the night. NOAA Weather Radios are recommended as standard equipment in every home and public gathering place.

As a part of personal preparedness, the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness encourages everyone to have a NOAA radio and know how to use it.

When programming your weather radio, use this link "Georgia County Coverage" to find your county's SAME#, NWR Transmitter, Frequency, Call Sign and Watts.

Take time, in advance of an emergency, to read/download these informative links and flyers.

Contact the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness at osep@uga.edu if you have any additional questions regarding  using weather radios on campus.

*Click on the heading in this section for additional weather radio links, downloadable flyers and information.

 

Family Preparedness Plan

(Mar 11, 2008 - 11:33:30 AM)

The Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness created a Family Preparedness Plan for use by individuals and families. This plan is available for downloading by clicking here. The plan includes: wallet cards, checklists for creating a grab and go emergency kit, financial emergency planning, emergency planning for pets, and several other preparedness tools. The Family Preparedness Plan is designed with blank spaces that the individual can use to fill in the appropriate information to create their emergency plan.

If this plan does not fit your needs, there are other Family Preparedness Plans available.The American Red Cross has several resources to help individuals and families prepare for disasters. Other useful web sites for preparedness planning are ready.gov/ and ready.ga.gov/.

Please feel free to contact the UGA Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness with any questions.