University of Alberta

On January 7, 2016 at 10 pm, Emergency Management will test a new emergency notification tool. This date was chosen to minimize disruption, as all desktop phones will ring during the test. The test message will be: "Be Aware: this is a telephone test of U of A Alerts for January 7 at 10:00 PM. There is no emergency in progress."

 Know what to do when emergencies happen where you study and work?


 

 

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The Office of Emergency Management is one of six operational units within Risk Management Services (RMS) and is co-located with Environment, Health and Safety.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Emergency Response: We are here to help you get through an emergency,  a possible emergency, a future emergency, or any other situation that poses a risk to the Institution.  Not sure what to do?  Encountered a problem that needs solving?  Call us at 780-498-2663.

Emergency Planning: We can assist you with the creation of your Unit Action Plan, the plan that dictates your actions during an emergency and is required under U of A Procedure.

Operational Continuity Planning: We can assist with the creation of Operational Continuity Plans for your unit to maintain service provision during emergencies.

WHAT DO WE DO?

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We guide the University in the four critical elements of emergency management:
- reduction,
- readiness,
- response, and
- recovery.

This includes overall responsibility for the University's Integrated Emergency Master Plan and Public Health Response Plan, assisting Faculties and units with developing their own response plans, oversight (with University of Alberta Protective Services) of the University's emergency notification system, and partnering with government agencies and other post-secondary institutions on emergency management.

There are four pillars of emergency management at the U of A.

  • People
  • Processes
  • Plans
  • Partners

 Exercises:  We conduct a series of exercises for the University.
- First Responder Table-tops - Twice a year.
- Section Chief Table-tops - Four times a year.
- Crisis Management Team EOC Simulations - Once a year.
- Site Simulations exercises as possible.

Plans: We provide service to the academic mission of the University by facilitating and coordinating the development of different kinds of emergency plans.
Hit the Hazard Response Wiki and click Unit Action Plans for instructions on completing your unit's 'Unit Action Plan'

Adam Conway is the Manager of the Office of Emergency Management.

Linda Hui is the Training Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management.

Emergency Numbers, all Campuses

Emergency Notification

72 Hour Guide

911 for
Fire, Police, Ambulance

May 1 - 7 2016 Emergency Preparedness Week
Are you prepared to go 72 hours with no power, water and heat at home and work? Create or review your continuity plan in the Planners Wiki.
#EPWeek

UAlberta's Environment, Health & Safety | Emergency Management at the 2016 Get Ready in the Park! emergency preparedness event.  Public invited to visit over 50+ emergency response groups.  Join us for this free event.

January 27: U of A Mental Health Check-in

Take part in a campus-wide Mental Health Check-in!

Although any time is a good time to reflect on your mental health, join the U of A this Wednesday in locations across campuses for conversation and resources as you check in on your mental health, and learn how to encourage others to check in on their mental health as well. For complete listing of times, locations and participating groups, visit http://bit.ly/MHCheckIn

 

 Lab Safety Videos: Watch & Share

The videos contain vital safety information and reminders in the following areas:

  • experimental design
  • personal protective equipment
  • fume hoods
  • chemical waste
  • fire safety and emergency evacuation.

Regardless of your role in a university lab, there is bound to be something here for you--even if it's just a reminder.

  

2015 Fall Reading Week:

We know you've got studying to do, but take time to relax, recharge and make new connections to the University.

 

  

 

  

More 2015 Influenza Immunization information at the University Health Centre.

 

 

When you have an emergency on campus: Call, Report and Act for your safety and the safety of others.

 

  

 Know who to call when emergencies happens.

 

   

Emergency calls at U of A campuses can be made to 911.

North Campus and Campus Saint-Jean, calls can also be made to UAPS at 780-492-5050.

Enterprise Square, call 780- 428-1541.

Augustana, call 780-780-608-2905.

 

   Do you hear that? Time to act.

Don't assume it's a false alarm.  Act as if it were real and tell others.

  When you see smoke in your area, don't wait til you see flames.

 

 

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Continuity Planning

Disasters are not planned but how you recover from a disaster can be.

 

You know how to evacuate in a fire but what about after the fire?

What are your critical services?

How quickly can you restore them?

How will you replace lost resources?

Check out the University of Alberta Hazard Response wiki*.

Use the template and create your continuity plan.  Contact oem.manager@ualberta.ca if you would like assistance or if you have questions.

* You must have a valid CCID and password

 Severe Weather - Responding to a Tornado Warning

Weather can change rapidly.

  • Monitor Environment Canada watches and warnings.
  • When a tornado is imminent, take shelter immediately.
  • Seek the lowest level possible.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Protect your head.

Know your emergency plan when you need it!

Building Alarms - Treat all alarms as a call to evacuate.

  • Get to know your building and floor wardens - they are the ones with the vests.
  • Follow their instructions.
  • Check in at the Muster point. Let wardens know you are out of the building.

Look for the muster point sign.  In advance of any emergency, locate your muster point so you know where to go.

muster point

 Emergency Planning

Information about planning? 

Ready to start? Check out how to plan with the Planner's Wiki.

Questions? Contact oem.manager@ualberta.ca. We are happy to help!

2015 Wildfire Season

Fire restrictions are in effect along with several wildfires in Alberta as of May 25 2015. 

Stay informed with Wildfire Alberta. 

Sign up for AEMA alerts

Report a wildfire at Toll Free: 310-FIRE (3473)

 

 MyUalberta

Using the Ualberta app? It's free and you can receive emergency notifications directly from the app. Remember to enable the notifications on your mobile phone / tablet settings.

https://mobile.ualberta.ca/welcome/

New to the University workplace?

Ask your new colleagues about the emergency plan.  All unit plans to prepare and respond to emergencies on campus are located at the University of Alberta Hazard Response Wiki  You can access plans using your CCID.  If you don't see a plan, ask your supervisor.  If your unit does not have a plan, contact oem.manager@ualberta.ca and we'll get you started.

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