September 19, 2018
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April 17, 2017
The UA Safety App provides students, employees and visitors with immediate access to information in case of an emergency. Features include a built-in GPS to every campus building and shelter locations, AEDs and safety guidelines for potential hazards. Users also receive exclusive UA Alerts and current UAPD advisories for up-to-date information. […]
January 30, 2017
While The University of Alabama prepares for and responds to emergencies, it is important for everyone to plan for their individual safety. Each person knows best what he or she may need in the event of an emergency. Individuals are encouraged to develop a personal plan. The Personal Emergency Plan is designed to aid students in […]
January 27, 2017
June 30, 2016
In the event of an emergency, The University of Alabama will activate its emergency operation plan and establish incident command. The University’s normal hierarchy will be suspended, and all emergency requests for university resources and services must go through incident command. By authority of the University’s Emergency Operations Plan, the Incident Commander (IC) is responsible […]
June 17, 2016
There are several hazards that could impact the University. Knowing what to do should they develop is the key to mitigating its impact. Listed below are links to hazard specific information. Active Threat Bomb Threat Building Sabotage or Suspicious Package/Device Civil Unrest or Criminal Threats/Actions Cyber Attacks Foodborne Illness and Infectious Disease
May 13, 2016
The University of Alabama strives to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees during football games at Bryant-Denny Stadium. To this end, the University collaborates with the city and county of Tuscaloosa, other municipal and county governments, the state of Alabama, the federal government, and the private sector to support the event. Many […]
May 11, 2016
The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Education recommend that key personnel involved in school emergency management take the appropriate NIMS courses. For simplification, key personnel have been classified into three groups: General, Critical, and Leadership. The level of required training depends upon the role one serves in an emergency. Most of the courses are available online; however, the […]
May 11, 2016
In accordance with Presidential Directives, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to address domestic incidents. NIMS provides a standardized framework to manage incidents or events and is used nationwide by emergency responders. The system allows assisting agencies and jurisdictions to assimilate into a single or unified command system, thereby enhancing the efficiency, coordination, and management […]
May 11, 2016
In an effort to reconnect students and employees with their families in the event of a campus emergency, The University of Alabama has developed a Seek and Find website. The intent of the website is to provide several functions: Post one’s status to a publicly searchable website for others to see. Determine the status of a UA student or employee. Report a missing […]
