H-150 Emergency Preparedness
| Authority | Vice President of Finance and College Operations/CFO |
| Effective Date | February 21, 2021 |
| Revision Date | October 5, 2022 |
| Reviewed Date | |
| Related Policies | |
| Related Forms, Policies, Procedures, Statute |
34 Code of Federal Regulations Part 668.46(g) Homeland Security Act of 2002 Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 National Fire Protection Association 1600 National Incident Management System (NIMS) |
The College shall have emergency response and evacuation procedures for notifying the College Community in the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of Students or Employees on College Premises.
The College shall establish procedures to be activated in the event of an emergency, a natural disaster, or a hazardous condition. This plan must comply with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), incorporating the functions and principles of the Incident Command System (ICS), Multiagency Coordination System (MCS) and Public Information Systems, the relevant state emergency management response plan, and any other relevant programs. The plan must incorporate NIMS and the state emergency management response plan to facilitate the coordination between and among agencies in an emergency or natural disaster.
Compliance with NIMS and any state mandates include but are not limited to:
Establishing disaster preparedness procedures or a plan.
Employees must complete training sessions in compliance with NIMS and state guidelines.
Training requirements vary based on job titles or assigned roles within the emergency plan.
The President/District Director should ensure a team is created to comply with NIMS and applicable state mandates.
The plan should contain information regarding activation and chain of command responsibilities. Compliance with NIMS mandates requires planning and incorporation for all phases of emergency management, including mitigation and prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The College must ensure that its plan is updated regularly.