Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, and crime can occur without warning at any time. Panic or failure to act are major obstacles to safe and effective response in an emergency situation.
Advance planning, preparation and practice are the most effective ways of ensuring that individuals can respond calmly and effectively in an emergency. See the Planning & Preparation Guidelines at the end of this on-line Emergency Procedures guide for assistance in developing department and individual emergency plans. Write down the following emergency information in a place where you can access it easily as a first step in preparing for an emergency.
The Emergency Procedures guide was developed to assist in minimizing the negative impact of emergencies. Read the guide before an emergency occurs, become acquainted with its contents, and refer back to it as needed. Familiarity with UO emergency procedures will assist you in being better prepared to protect yourself and others around you.
In an emergency situation take the following steps:
The information in the Emergency Procedures guide is written for use by all University of Oregon facilities including those distant from the Eugene campus. All telephone numbers listed in the flipchart, with the exception of 9-1-1, are telephone numbers for resources located on the Eugene campus. Programs at other locations may wish to list local emergency telephone numbers specific to their area.
Please refer to the UO Emergency Management home page for:
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