Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

BSSR BROWN BAG LUNCH

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:22:07 PST

UGA Building Safety and Securiy Representatives are invited to a Brown Bag Lunch to come together to meet and network with other BSSRs. This infornal meeting will include a short program on "Suspicious Activities on Campus - BSSRs: The First Line of Defense".

When? November 18, 2009
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Where? UGA Tate Center - Reception Hall

Guest Speaker: Andy Sherrill, Special Agent - Federal Bureau of Investigation

What actions make a person suspicious
What actions are out of the ordinary
What you should report

Please RSVP to John Newton at jmnewton@uga.edu.

UGA Emergency Response Team (ERT) SECURE LOGIN

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:45:14 PST

You must be a current UGA Emergency Response Team (ERT) member to access this login. It is important that emergency contact information is current. ERT members can update their emergency contact information using this login:

ERT LOGIN (to UPDATE INFORMATION)

FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USE ONLY

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:31:03 PST

(Administrative Use Only- Dispatch login to BSSR Information)

Overview - Building Safety and Security Representatives

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:50:27 PST

The University of Georgia recognizes the importance of providing threat assessments, information, training, and resources to promote the safety of all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and security of campus facilities. In order for UGA to provide appropriate and timely safety and security information and response to its distributed campus, each organizational unit must designate a primary safety and security representative for each occupied University building. The Building Safety and Security Representative (BSSR) initiative was put in place to address the process of how this was to be accomplished. read more...

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:38:06 PST

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Upcoming OSEP Classes & Programs Offered

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:30:25 PST

UGA CERT CLASS - Plans are being finalized for the next UGA CERT class. Contact Pete Golden at pgolden@uga.edu if you are interested in future UGA CERT classes or if you have questions about the program. Read more about the UGA CERT program.

BSSR Orientation for Off-Campus BSSRs - video-click here

UGA CERT Program - Community Emergency Response Team

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:23:09 PST

The Fall 2009 UGA CERT Class is now closed for registration. If you are interested in particpating in future UGA CERT programs, contact Pete Golden at pgolden@uga.edu.

The UGA CERT program educates the campus community (faculty, staff and students) about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. This training allows the UGA CERT members the ability to assist in giving critical support to others in the event of a campus disaster.

For those who have registered for the Fall 2009 UGA CERT program, classes will be held from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on: read more...

Preparedness Survey

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:40:25 PST

Please take this short survey to see how prepared you are for emergencies:

https://emer.uosp.uga.edu/OSEPFORMS/osep_preparedness_survey.cfm

How Prepared are You for the H1N1 (Swine) Flu and Other Emergencies?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

Take a 10 question survey to find out.

Click here for more information on the H1N1 (Swine) flu and details of two upcoming "Flu Awareness" events" ...

UGA Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA)

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:52:19 PST

This document includes a listing of various hazards: man-made, technological and weather-related, that could impact The University of Georgia community. read more...

ACADEMIC-PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERIES

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:19:04 PST

The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness and the UGA Center for International Trade and Security 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)542-2778 or E-mail John Newton at jmnewton@uga.edu.

Quick links to previous events:

The Growing Cyber Security Threat: From National Security to UGA

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:08:25 PST

On September 11, 2009, the Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness, the Center for International Trade and Security and UGA Enterprise Information Technology Services hosted a forum on cyber security. The focus was on computing intrusions as a growing threat to national security. read more...

Hodgson Oil Building History & Photo Gallery

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:51:38 PST

► Hodgson Oil Building History

The century old Hodgson Oil Building bears the name of a large influential family that has been an integral part of the life of Athens and the University of Georgia for more than 160 years. Edward Reginald Hodgson moved to Athens in 1839, along with many of his family members, where he and brothers William and Robert established E.R. Hodgson and Brothers, which made carriages, coaches and wagons. Later the company operated a stagecoach line between Athens and Gainesville that carried mail and passengers.

Edward and his wife Anne had 11 children, nine of which graduated from the University of Georgia. Their third son, Edward Reginald Hodgson Sr., also known as “Prince,” returned to Athens after fighting for the Confederate Army during the civil war to graduate from UGA in 1868. In the late 1800's, he and several of his brothers organized a number of businesses in Athens, and Prince Hodgson became one of the city's most prominent business and civic leaders. Among these businesses were the Hodgson Oil Company in 1890 and the Hodgson Oil Refining Company in 1915. The Hodgson Oil Building is believed to have been built in 1905 to house these businesses.

When Hodgson Oil Refining Company dissolved in 1955, the building was sold to the Porterfield Family, who used the facility for many different purposes: Tire manufacturing and storage, karate and dance studios, and band rehearsal space. In the 1970's and 1980's the building housed two popular night clubs which headlined an emerging young band named R.E.M.

By the late 1990's the building was in serious need of renovation. The Porterfield family financed a large renovation of the facility, the highlights being the joining of the two separate buildings by a glass atrium and skylight, and the buildings exterior being painted from the previous white to a deep red. The renovation of the 31,000 square foot facility preserved the building's historic character and architectural features while providing attractive, comfortable workspace. In 2004, the University of Georgia leased most of the Building. Four departments currently occupy the facility: the Police Department, the Office of Public Affairs, the Office of Real Estate and Space Management and the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness.

The Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness is located in the Hodgson Oil Building on Oconee Street.

A glass atrium and skylight in the Hodgson Oil building now join two historic buildings, believed to have been built around 1905.

Rear view of the Historic Hodgson Oil Building showing the connecting atrium.

OSEP Programs & Services

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:50:14 PST

► Programs and Services

Develops, tests, reviews, revises, and distributes the University's Emergency Operations plan, pandemic influenza response plan, pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan, and other emergency plans as warranted
Oversees the management of the UGAAlert system, the University's emergency mass notification system
Manages the Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSR) Program and provides emergency planning guidance, training, and recordkeeping
Activates and manages the University's Emergency Operations Center in the event of a large-scale emergency
Manages the Campus Security Officer Certification Program and provides training to security personnel working at the University
Monitors campus-wide compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) regulations and ensures required training is provided, and records maintained, for all campus responders
Coordinates the campus Community Emergency Response Team (UGA CERT) program at UGA
Develops, conducts, and coordinates drills and exercises including community-wide exercises, campus exercises, building drills, and departmental exercises (tabletop, functional and full-scale)
Coordinates the setup and activation of emergency shelters (human and animal) and Public Health emergency sites utilizing UGA facilities
Assesses threats and implements safeguards based on current trends and events
Conducts risk assessments and develops departmental and site specific emergency plans for Athens locations and other UGA campuses and research sites
Designs, develops, and delivers training, newsletters, and other informational brochures for students, faculty, and staff on recognizing, preparing for, and responding appropriately to natural and man-made disasters and emergencies
Maintains a comprehensive Web site for communicating timely information to the University community
Investigates, develops, and implements UGA policies and procedures related to homeland security and emergency preparedness issues
Coordinates campus events to highlight emergency preparedness and security awareness
Serves on campus, University System, local, state, and national homeland security and emergency preparedness committees
Coordinates on-campus community service volunteer classes to encourage participation by faculty, staff, and students
Encourages a service-learning attitude among University students

About our office

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:28:00 PST

Contact Information:

The Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness
Hodgson Oil Building, Suite 200 South
286 Oconee Street
Athens, Georgia 30602-1977
Phone (706)542-5845 | FAX (706)542-4664
Email osep@uga.edu

Staff Directory:

Steven Harris, Director
John Newton, Emergency Operations Coordinator
Pete Golden, Emergency Operations Coordinator
June Oliver, Administrative Specialist

About the Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness (click title in this section for complete details)

OSEP Annual Report 2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:52:53 PST

FY 2009 OSEP Annual Report.pdf

UGA Emergency Notification Systems

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:25:00 PST

Effective communication is one of the major challenges in emergency management. Emergency notification and communication extends far beyond the need for emergency responders to be able to communicate with one another. Instead, the issue is complex and involves all constituents—responders, decision-makers, support personnel and individuals affected by the emergency event.

Click here to download flyer " UGA Emergency Notification Methods"

UGA Building Safety and Security Representatives

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:41:07 PST

Thank you for your willingness to serve as a University of Georgia Building Safety and Security Representative. Your efforts in emergency planning, preparedness, and response for your building are much appreciated. Before registering, please determine if you will serve as the primary or backup representative for your building. If you are not certain which role you are assuming, please read the Building Safety and Security Representatives policy below. To register, you must have a valid UGA MyId. Policy referenced below and confirm with your department head before proceeding to registration. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness at osep@uga.edu or 706-542-5845.

Using NOAA Radios on Campus

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:01:04 PST

This one-page flyer provides basic information and quick tips on choosing and using a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio on campus.

BSSR PRESENTATIONS

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:18:01 PST

This section provides links to various presentations given to UGA Building Safety and Security Representatives, including power point presentations as part of the BSSR Brown Bag Lunch Series. read more...