StudentsEmergency Management
UW Emergency Management (UWEM) is the smallest of the eight major service divisions of Facilities Services Department that is responsible for developing and implementing programs and projects in emergency planning, training, response, and recovery. Our mission is to promote campus disaster planning, mitigation, response and recovery. For detailed information on UW programs, our mission, vision, values and 5-year strategic plan, please click here. Included in this site are guidelines for what to do in case of various emergencies or disasters.
The kinds of emergencies that can happen on our campus include:
In addition to the emergency preparedness information contained on this web site, you will find links to many other web sites pertaining to emergency preparedness.
Welcome to our site. We hope you find this information useful.
In accordance with Federal, State, local and UW Administrative Policy Statements 13.1 and 13.2, the University of Washington has established a comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness program to protect its people, resources and environment
- July 2008 Newsletter Issued - (July 1, 2008) The Quarterly UWEM Newsletter was issued today. Click on the above headline to be taken to the issue and read about what's new with the UW's disaster management programs.
