Organization and Policies

Learn about the Emergency Operations Center, our Emergency Operations Plan, our Emergency Action Plan, and our partners.

Review annual new hire training requirements, building captain training requirements, and log into Keenan Safe Colleges.

Learn more about how we've worked with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a communication plan that adheres to Cal-OSHA stipulations.

Learn about the structure of the Emergency Operations Center and the responsibilities our our leaders.

Learn how our updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.

NIMS is the comprehensive system for managing domestic incidents in the United States, and is suitable for all institutions of higher education (IHEs) to implement before, during, and after an emergency.

The Clery Act requires Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that participate in the Title IV HEA federal student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information.

Postsecondary institution officials must balance safety interests and student privacy interests. Learn about the exceptions FERPA contains to its general consent requirement that pertain to emergencies and law enforcement records.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information, also known as protected health information, or “PHI.”

The Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-8 represents an evolution in our collective understanding of national preparedness, and implements lessons learned from previous threats, including terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and cyber attacks.

Emergency plans are required to adhere to the guidelines and provisions outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibility for health, safety and environmental protection will be an integral performance requirement of all employees and students of the District.

The National Preparedness Goal identifies five mission areas and 32 core capabilities intended to assist everyone who has a role in achieving all of the elements in the Goal.