Howard University Emergency Management Plan

Policy Number: 200-001 Administration, Facilities and Public Safety

Policy Title: HOWARD UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN 

Responsible Officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 

Responsible Office: Office of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety 

Effective Date: May 24, 2011; May 29, 2012 – Conforming Revisions 

Summary: This policy delineates a chain of command establishing the authority and responsibilities of campus officials and staff members, and requires individual schools/colleges, departments and divisions to designate facility/building coordinators who are trained and provided the authority to modify emergency procedures and commit resources for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, as necessary. The University’s Emergency Management Plan is updated annually and conforms to pertinent federal, state, local and other guidelines and regulations.