Pol-Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Plan
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University of Louisville
OFFICIAL
UNIVERSITY
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY
POLICY NAME
Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Plan
EFFECTIVE DATE
POLICY APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to the University Community (administrators, faculty, staff, and students) and visitors.
REASON FOR POLICY
The Plan defines the course of action to be followed in case of a fire, explosion or release of hazardous materials, waste or waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.
POLICY STATEMENT
In the event that an emergency condition occurs that has potential to threaten human health or the environment, the Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Plan (Plan) will be initiated and maintained until the emergency condition has been stabilized.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The decision to implement the Plan will be made by the Emergency Coordinator and depends upon whether or not the emergency situation presents a threat to human health or the environment.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Senior Associate Vice President for Operations
RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT/DIVISION
Environmental Health and Safety
1800 Arthur Street
Louisville, KY 40208-2759
502-852-6670
dehsubm@louisville.edu
HISTORY
Revision Date(s): September 2012
Reviewed Date(s):
The University Policy and Procedure Library is updated regularly. In order to ensure a printed copy of this document is current, please access it online at http://louisville.edu/policies.