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
- Who Depends on You? (10/03/08) - When emergency strikes, are you prepared so that you can take care of those depending on you? If an earthquake struck the Puget Sound region today, would you know how to get in touch with your children when the landlines are down the cell phones are jammed? If there were a heavy snow fall this winter and roads became impassable, would your elders be safe? Children, spouse/partner, elders, pets, friends and work are depending on you. Make sure you are prepared to take care of them when the next disaster strikes. THEY NEED YOU! Join Siri McLean in a discussion about what everyone should know about protecting their loved ones. This workshop is offered at two locations: October 7, HUB, Room 309, noon to 1:00 p.m. October 29, Health Sciences, Room T-663, noon to 1:00 p.m.
