Call 911 immediately. Take the necessary precautions and actions to protect your well-being. DO NOT pull the fire alarm to […]
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AED FAQs
What are the benefits of participating in the AED Program? The UGA AED Program provides for standardization of AED units […]
AED LifeREADY
In August 2016, the Office of Emergency Preparedness changed AED online management systems to LifeREADY through Cintas. The online management […]
Ambassador Program
Prepared Dawgs Ambassador Program Mission Statement The mission of the UGA OEP Ambassador Program is to promote a healthy, safe, […]
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a small, portable device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm for any abnormalities and, if […]
Automated External Defibrillator- AEDs
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a small, portable device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm for any abnormalities and, if […]
Bomb Threat
Most bomb threats are received by phone. Act quickly, but remain calm and obtain as much information as possible from […]
BSSR – FAQs
Why does the University need BSSRs? The University of Georgia (UGA) is committed to making the main campus and outlying […]
Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSRs) Program
University of Georgia Building Safety and Security Representative (BSSR) Policy BSSR – Who is My BSSR? Where do I shelter? […]
Business Continuity Plan
Business Continuity Planning is the practice of planning how your department will provide services or conduct departmental business during or […]
CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
Fall 2023 CERT Class Fall 2025 CERT Class The fall class is full. If you are interested in attending […]
Chemical Spill
Call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to clean up the spill. Remove yourself and others from the area. Cordon off […]
Civil Disturbance / Demonstration
CALL 911 immediately. Notify your supervisor, professor, building representative or dean, as appropriate. Remain calm and wait for instructions from […]
Classroom Preparedness Checklist
As an instructor, you are the authority figure in the classroom and your actions will influence how students respond during […]
Earthquake
DROP / COVER / HOLD Take cover immediately under a desk, chair or table for shelter. Seek shelter between seating […]
Emergency Contacts
The UGA Police Department is the primary contact for all campus emergencies. The primary emergency number is 911. UGA Police: […]
Emergency Evacuation Chair Program Guidelines
Use of Emergency Evacuation Chairs Emergency evacuation chairs are fold-up chairs, which are stored near emergency exits and allow for […]
Emergency Notification
UGA utilizes several methods to notify the campus community in the event of an emergency that may impact students, faculty, […]
Emergency Poster
As you travel around campus, have you wondered where the nearest tornado shelter area would be in the building in […]
Emergency Preparedness in 10 Minutes
Emergency Preparedness is Everyone’s Responsibility. The UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) certainly recognizes this fact and developed a brief […]
Emergency Procedures – Disabilities
UGA OEP encourages proactive planning by the entire University community for emergency situations. OEP recommends that any person with a […]
Emergency Procedures for Students, Faculty, Staff and Visitors with Disabilities
Applicability The University of Georgia is committed to providing equal access to emergency procedures (alerting, evacuation and sheltering) for students, […]
Emergency Response Guidebook
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) serves as a valuable resource for UGA Faculty and Staff to better prepare them on what action […]
Fire
Evacuate the building immediately. When the fire alarm is activated, evacuation is mandatory. CALL 911 immediately. Notify others as you […]
Know when to ESC in emergencies
Escape Know when to escape – Fire, bomb threat, hazmat, active shooter or threat Identify at least two emergency exits […]
Local Weather – WeatherSTEM
The University of Georgia WeatherSTEM unit is an integration of weather sensors, the data gathered and stored by the sensors, […]
Medical Emergency
CALL 911 immediately. Provide the emergency dispatcher with your name, location, number of people injured, and a description of the […]
Medical Reserve Corps – MRC
Misson The mission of the University of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps is to support the UGA Campus, Clarke County Emergency […]
MyBEAP FAQs
What is the MyBEAP Plan Generator? Developed by OEP, the MyBEAP is an easy and efficient web-based method to create […]
Outdoor Sirens
Outdoor sirens are activated by Athens-Clarke County only when a tornado warning has been issued for the area (or part […]
Plan, Prepare, React: Active Shooter Response Options for Students, Faculty and Staff
An active shooter is defined as an armed person who has used deadly force on people and continues to do […]
PREPARED DAWGS
Prepared Dawgs is a quarterly informational newsletter that is distributed by the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) in order to […]
Safety Coordinator
The University of Georgia recognizes the importance of providing threat assessments, information, training, and resources to promote the safety of […]
Severe Weather
A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when tornadoes are possible in the area. A tornado […]
Stop the Bleed
As a part of the national “Stop the Bleed” initiative, the University of Georgia Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) established […]
Student Checklist and Emergency Kit
Natural and man-made disasters can occur without warning. Knowing how to prepare for and respond appropriately during emergencies can save […]
Student/Employee Crisis Response
Students If you are in contact with a student who appears to be an immediate threat to their own safety […]
Suspicious Package
Do not open the suspicious item. If you have opened it, remain calm. Call 911 immediately. Do not move the […]
Training Classes offered by OEP
The Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) also offers emergency planning and preparedness training through a variety of programs and classes […]
Travel Safety
For information relating to travel safety, both domestic and abroad, the University Office of Emergency Preparedness provides the following web […]
UGA Safe
The UGA Safe App is the university’s mobile safety app that offers important emergency information and resources. Download now! Features: […]
UGAAlert – Emergency Notification
The phone number reflected on your caller ID for voice phone calls will be 706-542-0111. You should program this number […]
Utility Failure
Immediately report utility failures during regular business hours to the FMD Work Request Desk at (706) 542-7456 or to the […]
Winter Storm
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY AND EMERGENCY CLOSING PROCEDURES
