Emergency_Management_Plan

Policy 202CSU Police Department Policy Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentEmergency Management Plan - 1Emergency Management Plan 202.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to department staff regarding response to critical incidents. The University has prepared an all-hazards University Emergency Operations Plan for addressing prevention of, response to, and recovery in the event of a major disaster or other significant emergency event. The plan identifies the campus emergency planning program, functional organization and key roles, and response policies and procedures. The plan also provides for a strategic response and assigns specific responsibilities in the event that the plan is activated (Government Code § 8610). The plan is based on the functions and principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and California's Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) which are based on the Incident Command System (ICS), and addresses how the campus will respond to emergency occurrences, from preparedness through recovery. 202.2 ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY PLAN The Emergency Management Plan can be activated on the order of the official designated by California State University Emergency Management Executive Order 1056. 202.2.1 RECALL OF PERSONNEL In the event that the Emergency Management Plan is activated, all employees of the CSU Police Department are subject to immediate recall. Employees may also be subject to recall during extraordinary circumstances as deemed necessary by the Chief of Police or the authorized designee. Failure to promptly respond to an order to report for duty may result in discipline. 202.3 LOCATION OF THE PLAN The Emergency Management Plan is available on the University Emergency Management webpage. All supervisors should familiarize themselves with the Emergency Management Plan. The Chief of Police or designee should ensure that department personnel are familiar with the roles police personnel will play when the plan is implemented. 202.4 DEFINITIONS Critical Incidents : Emergency situations resulting from both natural and man made disasters that may include earthquakes, floods, explosions, fires, power outages, riots, terrorist activities, and active shooters. Drill: An activity that tests a single procedural operation. Emergency Alert System (EAS) : The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that requires broadcasters, cable and satellite radio and television systems to provide CSU Police Department Policy Manual Emergency Management Plan Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentEmergency Management Plan - 2communications capability to the President to address the American public during a National emergency. This system may also be used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information such as AMBER alerts and weather information to specific effected areas. Emergency Operations Manager : The member of the university who is given the responsibility to coordinate all emergency management planning and operations for the University. Emergency : An actual or potential situation that poses an immediate threat to life and/or property. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) : The EOC is the location where the campus emergency management team is deployed to coordinate the response to an emergency event impacting the campus. EOC Team : Campus personnel trained in support functions related to emergency management as per SEMS, NIMS, and ICS. Emergency Operations Plan : A preparedness document which establishes policies, procedures, and organizational structure for response to emergency or disaster situations. The plan incorporates the concepts and principles of SEMS, NIMS, and ICS. Evacuation : The organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their reception and care in safe areas. Exercise: A test involving coordination of efforts of individuals to develop plans, practice simulated implementation, and discuss each agency's role in handling critical incidents. This could include tabletop, functional, or field exercises. Incident Action Plan (IAP) : A written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. Incident Commander : The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources. Has overall authority and responsibility for management of all incident operations on scene. Incident Command Post (ICP) : The field location at which the primary tactical level on-scene incident command functions are performed. Incident Command System (ICS) : A system for command, control, and coordination of a response that provides a means to coordinate the efforts of individual persons and agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing an incident while protecting life, property, and the environment. There are five major components: Command, Operation, Planning, Logistics, and Finance. National Incident Management System (NIMS) : A comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across all functional disciplines. Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) : An organized framework and guidance system for emergency operations at each level of the state's emergency management system. Provides the umbrella under which all response agencies must function in an integrated CSU Police Department Policy Manual Emergency Management Plan Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2025/02/14, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by CSU Police DepartmentEmergency Management Plan - 3fashion. SEMS is required by the state of California for managing response to multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional emergencies. Test: Regularly scheduled drills, exercises, and appropriate follow-through activities, designed for assessment and evaluation of emergency plans and capabilities. Unified Command : A procedure used at incidents which allows all agencies with geographical, legal, or functional