Natural or public disasters occurring on or off-campus can take many forms, such as gas explosions, tornado, building collapse and leakage of dangerous substances. The scope and type of natural disaster will determine the type of crisis response and University resources required. In the event of natural or public disasters that affect the routine operation of the University the Director of Physical Plant will:

• Designate the Assistant Director of Physical Plant as the Situation Coordinator
• Coordinate with all public utilities providing power to the University.
• Coordinate with the Director, Communications Services for resources as needed.
• Coordinate additional state or county services needed for recovery operations
• Coordinate with the Director of Office of Environmental Safety and Health information relating to environmental health and safety.
• Identify resources needed that require emergency procurements
• Coordinate with the Police Department for resources necessary to secure the area from trespassers.
• Prepare through the Director of OnLine News and Information email and other campus notification resources, information on the disaster to include announcements to the media, surrounding community, and relatives of students on the status of the situation.
• Provide follow-up assessments of continued use of resources.
• Update information as needed to affected Vice Presidents, Provost and Chairs.