Incident Planning, Response, and Recovery Manual The George Washington University Campuses, Graduate Education Centers, and Strategic Partners

Levels of University Status Crisis Imminent or Crisis Response (Level I) >> Transition point: reaching a crisis (see previous definition) or worse. A level I alert will be established in response to: An incident meeting or exceeding the criteria for a crisis either by the level of damage resulting or through its conceptual importance to the fulfillment of goals, the protection of vital interests, or the adherence to values or, The duration, disruption, or fiscal impact meets the criteria for a disaster or catastrophe, or The likelihood that such an incident is imminent. The university Command Center will be staffed. The Alternate Command Center may be set up and support personnel will staff it so that a seamless transition can be made as necessary. Preparations to transition to the Alternate Command Center will always be put in place for a level I alert (see Appendix 1 to Annex C). The university may need to make modifications to academic and business operations and schedules to manage an incident at this level in a manner that ensures, as much as possible, the protection of life and property. While such modifications are not a foregone conclusion, a conscious decision will be appropriate. Circumstances may require immediate extension of the workday for “Designated Personnel;” deferment of days off, holidays, scheduled training, and vacations; and requesting assistance from outside organizations. Appropriate additional notifications may include: The Mayor, the City Council, White House Secret Service Office, The GW Hospital Secret Service representative, State Department Security, local and federal government emergency management personnel, federal law enforcement officials at other levels, and the Consortium of Universities. << BACK: Incident Warning Level /// NEXT: Recovery >> Complete Table of Contents

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