Emergency Preparedness
Presented by
Lorenzo D. Sanchez, MPA
Director of Emergency Management
UTSA Office of Emergency
Management
Mission: To lessen the impact of man-made or natural
disasters by meeting the needs of our community
through planning and the coordination of
information and resources.
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Coordinate resources across disciplines.
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Emergency Operations Center is the headquarters
during a disaster.
All Hazards
Terrorism
Preparedness In The
Workplace
Before an Emergency – What Should
YOU Do?
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Know what can happen at your workplace.
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Review building safety information and know all
emergency exit – WHAT’s YOUR PLAN?
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Read the Community Emergency Response Guide.
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Know your emergency meeting spot and emergency
resources.
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JOIN the FLOOR CAPTAIN SAFETY LIAISON
PROGRAM!!!
If You See an Emergency…
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Assess the situation – quickly determine
the hazard.
Pull the fire alarm if a fire is detected or
to quickly alert others in danger.
Call 458-4911 for Police/Fire.
Contact supervisor.
Assist with evacuation or shelter-inplace.
Promote safety at all times.
Personal Preparedness
Emergency Supplies/Kit
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Student and State Identification
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Water or Sports Drink
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Non-perishable food items (Snacks)
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Flashlight
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Change of Clothes
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First aid kit/Sunscreen
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Medications
Make a Personal/Family Plan
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Where do you go at work? What do you do?
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Who know’s where you’re at?
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Communicate – Phone Numbers
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Practice your plan.
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TEXAS PREPARES Website
(www.texasprepares.org)
UTSA Emergency Communications
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On Campus / Off Campus 911
UTSA Emergency Notification System
UTSA Giant Voice
Campus Alerts Website
Emergency Blue Phones
Mass Email
458-SNOW
Digital Signage
Local News Stations
Questions, Comments?
Thank You!