Incident Planning, Response,
and Recovery Manual

The George Washington University
Campuses, Graduate Education Centers, and Strategic Partners

Manual Overview
Table of Contents
President's Letter
Vice President's Letter
Crisis Manager's Letter
Record of Updates (Feedback)
Purpose and Context
Levels of University Status
Expectations During Incident
Response Teams
Notification and Reporting
Coordination
Drills, Exercises and Tests
Annexes

Expectations During an Incident

On a Personal Level >>

You should decide whether to put together an emergency preparedness kit to support yourself during protracted incidents. This is especially important if you are “designated personnel:”

  • Make arrangements to receive your pay through direct deposit to minimize disruptions.
  • Keep duplicate prescription medications at the office (72 hour supply) as well as at home.
  • Keep a flashlight at the office (with extra batteries) and maybe a battery-powered radio.
  • Keep a blanket, change of clothes and comfortable footwear in your automobile or office.
  • Keep some bottled water. Change the water every six months.
  • Keep some basic first-aid supplies.
  • Find someone (in advance) to pick-up your family during an incident if they normally rely on you for transportation.
  • Ask an out-of-state friend or relative to be your family’s contact (in case local communications are disrupted). Then all family members can call them and report their locations and condition.

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The George Washington University
Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management
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Washington, DC 20052
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