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What’s New
The "Triangle of Life": Internet rumors and earthquake safety
February 02, 2010The “Triangle of Life” is an alternative earthquake safety concept promoted by Doug Copp & is making its way around the Internet again. This concept is misinformation for earthquakes in the United States and it’s dangerous to follow.
This rumor shows up every few years, especially after a large earthquake, and we must de-bunk it. It is not applicable in the US, where our building codes are among the best in the world. Most injuries & death in the US from earthquakes occur from non-structural threat (stuff inside the building) not from structural threat (the building itself). The best way to react to an earthquake is to Drop, Cover and Hold on until 30 seconds after the shaking stops. We encourage everyone to ignore the Triangle of Life message. It’s dangerous!
For information on proper earthquake training and safety, please click here
Business, Academic and Research Continuity (BARC) Workgroup
February 02, 2010The new Business, Academic and Research Continuity (BARC) Workgroup will be meeting mid-February to provide a collaborative work environment for any department or unit who is working on business continuity management plans in compliance with Administrative Policy Statement 13.2. The workgroup will be lead by the University’s Business Continuity Manager, who will act as a facilitator. The workgroup will offer something for everyone by providing an environment to share best practices, mentor those who are just starting and discuss advance planning concepts for those who have been developing their continuity plans for a while.
Date: February 16, 2010 Time: 10:00-11:00 Location: Gerberding Hall, Room 26
Any questions about the workgroup, or BARC can be directed to Scott Preston.
Prepare in a Year, Monthly Tip: Out-of-Area Contact
February 02, 2010February Tip: Establish an Out-of-Area Contact. If you are separated from your loved ones when disasters strike, you immediately will wonder how and where they are. The stress of the event may make it difficult to remember even routine information, like phone numbers. Consequently, we recommend that every household member have an out-of-area contact card in a wallet, purse,or backpack at all times. WA State Emergency Management
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Current Conditions: Partly Cloudy, 45° FUW Emergency Management (UWEM) is the smallest of the seven Facilities Services departments. We are responsible for developing and implementing institution-wide programs and projects that promote disaster planning, training, mitigation, response, prevention and recovery for all-hazards. For detailed information on UW programs see our our mission, vision, values and 5-year strategic plan. 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.
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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
