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Emergency Plan

The Emergency Management Plan (EMP) provides the University of the District of Columbia community with procedures and organizational structure for response in the case of any emergency that may cause a significant disruption of the functioning of all or portions of the University.

The EMP describes the roles and responsibilities of departments, schools, and personnel during emergency situations to facilitate a quick, safe, and efficient response.  These procedures were created to protect lives and property by effectively using the resources of the UDC and the community

These emergencies may include but are not limited to the following:

• bomb threats
• fires or explosions
• criminal activity (hostage, assaults, active shooting or homicide)
• hazardous materials releases within the building (chemical, biological or radiological)
• inclement weather (floods, storms, tornadoes, etc)
• utility failures

Evacuation Chairs:

Evacuation Chairs are used during the emergency evacuation of someone with a mobility-related disability.  For emergencies such as a fire or earthquake, elevators should not be used for the emergency evacuation of a building.  People with mobility-related disabilities may become trapped or have to wait for a lengthy amount of time to be rescued.  These chairs are designed so that an even a small helper can assist a large disabled person down a flight of stairs in a timely manner and with ease.  These chairs are located in the following locations:

Pandemic Flu Plan

Emergency Procedures and Sign
These signs have been placed in all University buildings at or near central elevators. These signs identify the potential emergency situations and the proper actions to take in the event such an emergency was to occur. 

Evacuation Drills

Drill Dates:  TBA