Each crisis is unique. Priority must be given to those events that tend to disrupt or prevent UMBC from meeting its mission, or that may have wide-ranging or long lasting effects. The following list is not all-inclusive, but represents those situations that could result in implementation of the UMBC Crisis Response Plan.

Accidental Deaths Fires or Explosions

Bomb Threats Physical Plant System Failures

Civil Disturbances Suicide/Suicide Threats

Community Health Issues Violent Crimes/Criminal Behavior

Construction Accidents Weather and other Natural Disasters

Exposure to Hazardous Material (Pre and Post Events)

Managing any crisis requires coordinating university resources to meet the following objectives:

• Attend to victims of both direct and indirect consequences of critical incidents.
• Minimize any adverse psychological or cultural impact.
• Provide maximum preparation to reduce the potential for injury or damage.
• Reassure the campus community and general public by providing factual and timely information.
• Reduce the severity and duration of indirect trauma to the campus community.
• Evaluate the university’s response to an actual crisis and revise this plan, as needed.