The UMBC Police Department Conference Room is designated as the primary control point for coordination and handling of the University’s response to emergencies occurring on campus. The Office of Environmental Safety and Health Manager will coordinate CRCC operations. Affected departments will assign a representative from their respective organizations to coordinate communications with the CRCC. The center is also equipped with a data-line and cable television access. All allied agency emergency response equipment will initially stage at the CRCC. The equipment will then be escorted, or directed to other locations on campus when needed.

Dedicated telephone lines are available in the CRCC that can be used to publicize information or gather information. A Police Communication’s Operator with assistance from other university staff; if needed, will manage the telephones and other emergency communications equipment in the CRCC. The telephone number is (410) 455-8800 (ext. 8800 on campus). Telephone calls to ext. 8800 will provide the caller with an open line search to ext. 8805 if extension 8800 is busy.

A Think Tank - Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or strategic planning and evaluation location should be identified away from the CRCC and the incident scene for status briefings. This concept should also be used for discussions relating to policy decisions. LOCATION TO BE IDENTIFIED

EOC representatives of major functional disciplines within the University including any University System of Maryland representatives will have access to the EOC.  UMBC representatives are those who have administrative oversight of the resources needed to respond to the crisis on the campus.